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Meeting Date:7/15/2013
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 7/15/2013
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Scott Hess, AICP, Director of Planning and Building
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 2013-31 for Local Coastal Program Sea Level Rise
Adaptation Grant Application
Statement of Issue:
The California Ocean Protection Council has announced a competitive grant program to provide
financial assistance to cities and agencies to address future sea level rise, coastal hazards and
other climate change related impacts. The City has determined that a sea level rise study
(vulnerability assessment) and coastal resiliency plan are needed to evaluate potential impacts to
and solutions for development and infrastructure associated with such coastal hazards and
recommends that the City apply for grant funds.
Financial Impact:
The Sea Level Rise vulnerability assessment and the coastal resiliency plan cost two hundred and
fifteen thousand dollars ($215,000) plus related staff time. The grant application criteria require a
portion of the total cost to be provided by matching funds. The grant application is requesting one
hundred and fifteen thousand dollars ($115,000). An appropriation of fifty thousand dollars
($50,000) from the General Plan Maintenance account, 100.35660 is required.
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2013-31, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
for Local Coastal Program Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Application;" and,
B) Direct staff to submit the grant application package attached hereto as Attachment 1 to
Resolution No. 2013-31, to the Ocean Protection Council to provide financial and planning
assistance, under the authority of the Ocean Protection Act, and authorize the amount of$50,000 in
matching funds to fund the project more particularly described in the grant application package;
and,
C) Authorize the City Manager of the City of Huntington Beach to execute, in the name of the City
of Huntington Beach, all necessary applications, contracts and agreements and amendments
thereto to implement and carry out the grant application package attached hereto and any approved
through the approval of the grant application.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the resolution and instruct staff on how to proceed.
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Analysis:
The purpose of the grant is to encourage local governments to complete responsible planning
under t'he-Coastal°Act to develop,and adopt updated plans that conserve and protect coastal
resources from future impacts from sea level rise and related climate change. The timing of the
grant application fits well with the city's timing of the contemplated General Plan Update, which has
identified that a sea level rise study (vulnerability assessment) and coastal resiliency plan are
needed technical studies.
Based on recently received proposals, the cost of the sea level rise vulnerability assessment and
coastal resiliency plan is $215,000 plus related staff time. The grant application criteria are to
provide matching funds. The city's grant application request is for$115,000. There are budgeted
funds from the General Plan Maintenance account, 100.35660 to fund the $50,000 appropriation,
which staff thinks is a reasonable match in order to provide a competitive application. City staff will
also be applying for a grant from the Coastal Conservancy Climate Ready Grant on August 28,
2012 for the remaining $50,000.
Environmental Status:
The request is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Improve the City's infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2013-31 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Adopting the Local Coastal Program Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Application" including
as Attachment 1 the Local Coastal Program Sea Level Rise Grant Application
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ATTi4CFiIVIENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the California Ocean Protection Council, under the authority of the Ocean
Protection Act, approved a competitive grant program to provide financial assistance for local
and regional vulnerability assessments and updates to Local Coastal Programs (LCPs) and other
Coastal Act authorized plans to address sea-level rise, coastal hazards and other climate change-
related impacts; and
The goal of the grant program is to develop updates to LCPs or other Coastal Act
authorized plans to address sea-level rise and other climate change impacts, and
Grant proposals submitted under this grant program must address at least one certified
LCP segment or other defined planning segment, such as a certified Port Master Plan or
University Long Range Development Plan, or, in jurisdictions without certified LCPs, proposals
must demonstrate that the applicable jurisdiction has committed to the process to complete an
LCP (or other Coastal Act authorized plan) or that such process is underway; and
The City of Huntington Beach has an effectively certified LCP; and
The City of Huntington Beach, recognizing the problems and issues associated with
climate change identified in the application package attached hereto as Attachment 1 and made
part of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein, desires to pursue a project that would result in
the completion and submittal for certification by the California Coastal Commission of an LCP
Amendment that would address such impacts; and
The City of Huntington Beach will coordinate with staffs of the California Coastal
Commission, the State Coastal Conservancy and the Ocean Protection Council in undertaking
the project, if approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. The City Council directs the City Manager to submit the grant application
package attached hereto as Attachment 1 to the Ocean Protection Council to
provide financial and planning assistance, under authority of the Ocean Protection
Act, in the amount of$ 115,000 to fund the project more particularly
described in the grant application package.
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2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager of the City of Huntington Beach to
execute, in the name of the City of Huntington Beach, all necessary applications,
contracts and agreements and amendments thereto to implement and carry out the
grant application package attached hereto and any project approved through
approval of the grant application.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 15 th day of July , 2013.
Mayor
REVI ND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cite ger Oty Att rney -1. t
INITI AND APPROVED:
Director of IYlanning and Building
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Res. No. 2013-31
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of
Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on July 15, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Boardman, Carchio, Shaw, Katapodis
NOES: Harper
ABSENT: Hardy
ABSTAIN: None
DM20erk and ex-officio d1rk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2013-31
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LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION
GRANT `4PPLICATION FOR
The Ocean Protection Council, California Coastal Commission and State Coastal Conservancy
announce the availability of grants to encourage local governments and other entities responsible
for planning under the California Coastal Act (Coastal Act)to develop and adopt updated plans
that conserve and protect coastal resources from future impacts from sea-level rise and related
climate change impacts such as extreme weather events. A full description of the grant program
is available here.
(Click in the shaded text fields to enter text, numbers and dates. The fields will expand to
accommodate the data. Press the tab key to move between fields.)
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicant name (organization): City of Huntington Beach
Address: 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Contact name: Fred Wilson
Telephone:714-536-5575 Fax: 714-374-1540 Email: fred.wilsongsurfcity-hb.org
Federal Tax ID# 95-6000723
Position(s) whose incumbents are authorized to negotiate agreements and amendments: City
Manager
Signature: Date: 7/15/2013
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project title: Huntington Beach Sea Level Rise and Coastal Resiliency
LCP Segment: Entire Huntington Beach LCP boundary
LCP or other plan title (e.g. Port Master plan, LRDP): Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program
Project location: City: Huntington Beach County: Orange
Street: Pacific Coast Hwy. (PCH)runs the length of the City's Coastal Zone
Cross street: Major Cross Streets that intersect with PCH: Warner Ave.,
Goldenwest St., Beach Blvd., Brookhurst St.
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Latitude (e.g. 38.337094): 33.657222
Longitude: (e.g. -122.589652): 118.001944
Note: Latitude/Longitude can be determined using on-line resources or Google
Elected Representatives for Project:
Congressional District(s): www.house.gov
Name(s): Dana Rohrabacher Number(s): 714-960-6483
State Senate District(s): www.senate.ca.gov
Name(s): Tom Harman Number(s): 714-957-4555
Assembly District(s): www.assembly.ca.gov
Number(s): Travis Allen Name(s): 714) 843-4966
Maps and Photos
Applications must include one map showing the planning area for the project. Photos may also
be submitted if they illustrate the area. Please note: any photos and maps you submit are subject
to the unqualified and unconditional right of the State of California to use,reproduce,publish, or
display, free of charge. Please indicate if crediting is requested for the photos and/or maps.
The attached Figure 1 shows the City's Coastal Zone, which is the planning area of focus for the
proposed project. Area directly outside the Coastal Zone is also included as the preliminary
assessments below indicate that these areas will be affected by sea level rise (SLR) and are
therefore part of the proposed work plan. Figure 1 includes notable landmarks and facilities
within the Coastal Zone that may be affected by natural hazards related to climate change
including SLR, such as:
• State and City Beaches • State Highway 1 (PCH)
• Wetlands • Regional Infrastructure Providers
• Municipal Pier (Electricity& Sewage Treatment)
• Harbor Waterways • Superfund Hazardous Material Sites
• Police and Fire stations • Major Oil Production Facilities
• City Utility Stations (sewer lift stations, storm pump stations)
Potential Impacts from Sea-Level Rise — Preliminary Assessment
Preliminary assessment of potential impacts from sea-level rise and climate change using
NOAA's Sea-Level Rise Viewer or other readily available planning tools is required as part of
the application. This assessment should be included and referenced in the project description
below to explain the purpose, benefit and need for the proposed project.
An image generated by NOAA's Sea-Level Rise Viewer is included and referenced in the project
description provided on pages 3-7 of this application.
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Project Description
Provide a clear, detailed description of the project proposed. Please limit description to five pages
and include the following information in the project description:
a. Goal and Objective(s) -Describe the specific project goals and objectives to be achieved. Goals
and objectives should be specific for each year of the work plan presented. Recipients will be
required to submit semi-annual progress reports in which progress against these goals and
objectives will be reported.
With 9.5 miles of coast line, 11 million annual visitors to its City and State beaches, extensive
wetlands that provide critical habitat for numerous endangered species and 17 percent of its
geographic boundary located within the Coastal Zone, the City of Huntington Beach prides itself on
being a responsible steward of its share of the coastline and has had a certified LCP since 1985. The
City recognizes that it is dependent on understanding the potential impacts associated with SLR and
identifying feasible adaptation strategies as part of that stewardship. As shown below consequences
of SLR for Huntington Beach are significant and extend well beyond the City's coastal boundary.
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Figure 2: Estimated water coverage with a 5 foot rise in sea level(NOAA Sea-Level Rise
Viewer). The 5 foot SLR rise is of particular interest as it is the closest to the estimated SLR for
2100 based on the June 2012 National Research Council study.
While each coastal jurisdiction's beach profile and exposure to natural hazards is unique, there is
opportunity to develop analysis methods, outreach approaches and policy options that have
transferability. The City's specific goals and objectives for the project are provided below. The
products of these efforts will be used to update the City's Local Coastal Program (LCP).
Goal: Prepare a jurisdiction-specific SLR study (vulnerability assessment), with transferable
analysis protocols Work Completed.Nov. 2013—June 2014
Objectives:
1) Use best available data to assess conditions along the City's coastline
2) Model SLR scenarios in conjunction with other coastal flooding factors
3) Complete vulnerability assessment for geo-referenced resources, infrastructure and facilities
4) Document analysis protocols that maybe transferable to other jurisdictions
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Goal: Complete a coastal resiliency plan for Huntington Beach based on findings of the
vulnerability assessment and policy analysis Work Completed:Feb. 2013— Sept 2015
Objectives:
1) Create an outreach process that educates and engages stakeholders affected by SLR
2) Develop a menu of SLR-related policies that will have utility for coastal jurisdictions
3) Identify guiding principles, goals and adaptation strategies that allow the City to plan for SLR and
complete initial physical modeling to evaluate the effects of strategies over time.
4) Identify other City plans that will require modification, e.g. infrastructure master plans
b. Need - Provide sufficient background information for reviewers to independently assess the
significance of the proposed project. Summarize the problem to be addressed and the status
of ongoing efforts to address the identified needs.
Rising sea levels, as shown in Figure 2,will impact significant portions of the city that are at a low
elevation, including the communities of Sunset Beach,Huntington Harbour,the Bolsa Chica area,
and the entire southern corner of the City. Potential impacts of rising sea levels not only threaten the
City's livelihood but stand to affect the following facilities of regional or statewide concern that are
located along the City's coastline:
➢ Two State of California beaches
➢ 1,300 acres at Bolsa Chica Wetlands and 118 acres at the Huntington Beach Wetlands,which
provide critical habitat for wildlife, including endangered species
➢ Pacific Coast Highway(State Highway 1)
➢ A 450 megawatt(MW)electrical power plant
➢ One of two sewage treatment plants that serve north Orange County(over 2 million people),
including the coastal cities of Huntington Beach,Newport Beach and Seal Beach
➢ Oil production facilities, including a 90-acre oil field and off-shore pipeline, and
➢ Natural gas facilities, including a natural gas pipeline that extends to Long Beach
The City's certified LCP was last comprehensively updated in 2001, at which time the issue of SLR
was not established as a needed component of LCPs. The City's LCP refers to other natural hazards
and does include the goal of minimizing risks to life and property in areas of high hazards in ways
that do not require the construction of protective devices that would substantially alter natural
landforms. Some of the City's accomplishments to address natural hazards include the following: a
federally approved Hazard Mitigation Plan; Certified Tsunami-Ready City; Participant in FEMA
Insurance Program; and Participating as one of two pilot cities with the State Geological Survey to
develop a probabilistic land use tsunami impact map(due to be completed in 2013).
With guidance now available on the topic of SLR,the City needs to update its LCP to achieve
consistency with State policy and be protective of coastal resources and development. This has
become even more important since the annexation of low-lying Sunset Beach into the City.
However, it is worth noting that the impacted areas illustrated in Figure 2 differ from the boundaries
of the City's coastal zone. This spatial disparity is particularly evident in the southeast part of the
City and in the Bolsa Chica area where inundation extends far inland. Quantitatively,the City has
11,326 homes in the Coastal Zone but over 29,000 homes in the area affected in the NOAA image
(over 1/3 of the City's housing units).
The spatial disparity between the impacted area identified by the NOAA assessment and the City's
designated Coastal Zone adds significant value to the SLR study for the City and other jurisdictions
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that may be faced with this scenario due to the fact that it is not just a coastal issue. Indeed,the City
is beginning SLR education and discussion in Huntington Beach in the context of a comprehensive
General Plan Update. In this regard,the following steps have been accomplished. In March 2013,
City Council directed staff to proceed with a Request for Proposals(RFP)to update the General Plan
including a SLR study component and to pursue grant funding. The City issued the RFP in May and
received four proposals in July. The City is evaluating the proposals and anticipates City Council
approving a consultant contract October 7, 2013. The City will begin update of its LCP once
technical studies and General Plan outreach work are near completion.
c. Approach - The project description should include a detailed work plan that: identifies specific
tasks to be accomplished; explains the technical approach needed to accomplish the tasks;
identifies the roles of partners and cooperators; and identifies potential obstacles to successful
completion of the goals and objectives. Describe how stakeholders will be involved in the
planning or assessment process. If the project includes partners, the roles and responsibilities of
the partners must be clearly identified.
The work plan, based on proposals received as part of the RFP process described above and the
City's goals for the project, will consist of:
❖ Sea Level Rise Study Work Completed.Nov 2013—June 2014
o Background Data Collection. The best available topographic and bathymetric survey data
will be collected and augmented by drainage reports, land use maps and other data. Beach
profile extractions will provide critical inputs that help measure wave run-up extents, erosion
potential and possible flood/breach zones. Data sources include: beach profiles surveyed in
2010 under a contract from the US Army Corps of Engineers, state-funded LIDAR(2010/11)
and USGS and Scripps-collected LIDAR(2005, 2009, 2010). Other climate change
parameters will include potential changes in ocean temperature and wave climate.
o Coastal Conditions Assessment. This data analysis will provide the range of beach profiles
from multiple seasons, and from each profile will be extracted beach slopes(for wave run-
up),backshore toe elevation(for calculating erosion potential), and crest elevation(for
calculating wave overtopping and flooding). A mean high water shoreline location will be
extracted for inclusion in the historical shoreline change analysis. This will result in a
backshore classification showing locations of coastal armoring, inlets, and dunes that have
the relevant geomorphic data necessary to run SLR models.
o Planning Area Inventory. A geo-referenced inventory of facilities potentially affected by
SLR will be prepared. This inventory includes beaches,pier, roadways,pedestrian and bike
path,parking lots, buildings, small-craft harbor, shoreline protective devices, utilities and
wetlands. Other development, including the sewage treatment plant,power plant and private
development will be included. The City has a well-developed Geographic Information
System (GIS)that will be invaluable in this task.
o Outreach Prior to Modeling. The City will solicit input from California Coastal Commission
(CCC) and other resource agency staff regarding data and approach.
o Model SLR Scenarios in conjunction with other coastal factors as identified in the City's
LCP and based on agency guidance, such as erosion, flooding and storm impacts.
o Conduct SLR Vulnerability Assessment. A SLR vulnerability assessment will be conducted
for each of the infrastructure elements and other development categories identified such as
public access, recreation facilities and environmentally sensitive habitat and will be
performed in accordance with the State of California SLR Guidance Document. Sensitivity
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assessments will consider how sensitive a planning area is to projected effects, as well as its
capacity to adapt to those effects.
o Study Approach Summary. Prepare a summary of project approach and analysis methods for
reference use by other jurisdictions and resource agencies.
❖ Coastal Resiliency Plan Work Completed.June 2014—Sept 2015
o Review existing studies and adaptation policies implemented elsewhere
o Conduct an outreach process that educates and engages stakeholders affected by SLR. The
City's General Plan Update process will include an advisory committee. Smaller focus sub-
groups will work on topics such as SLR and the coastal resiliency plan. The City will solicit
input from CCC and other resource agency staff as well as the local community during Plan
preparation. A potential obstacle associated with this aspect of the work plan is the possible
time delay associated with soliciting input from a variety of agencies and individuals.
o Develop a menu of SLR-related options and policies that may be used by coastal jurisdictions
to address potential hazards identified in their LCPs.
o Complete initial physical modeling of selected adaptation strategies to assist in the planning
process
o Prepare a plan, as a result of the vulnerability assessment and an evaluation of the options
and policies,which includes guiding principles, goals and preparedness actions. Reviewing
data for both inside and outside the Coastal Zone may help assign varying levels of priority
for facilities and resources. For example, facilities within the Coastal Zone could be assigned
to short-term mitigation plans, and facilities located inland of the Coastal Zone could be
designated for longer-term solutions. The second potential obstacle in the work plan is the
challenge of developing consensus around policies and strategies that result in trade-offs.
o Establish a Monitoring Proms based on published data sources.
Based on the data collected and policy framework,the City will identify components of the City's
LCP Land Use Plan and Implementing Ordinances that warrant modification. This will be used
when the City initiates its LCP Update. The City will also identify other plans, e.g. infrastructure
master plans,that may also require modification.
d. Benefit-Applicants should describe how the projects will maximize public benefits of the coast
as articulated in the Coastal Act and California Ocean Protection Act. These benefits can include
preserving and enhancing habitat such as coastal wetlands and natural lands, conserving
biodiversity,protecting,providing or enhancing public access,protecting priority land uses such
as coastal dependent development and recreational opportunities and protecting visitor serving
amenities. Summarize the relevance of the proposed work to other areas along the coast.
The City is committed to preserving its coastal resources,which is well documented in its LCP.
Landmarks and activities within the coastal zone are a major part of the City's identity, ecology,
economy and future. Yet,the coastal zone benefits a far greater population than those who reside in
Huntington Beach. Migrating species rely upon the City's vast expanse of ecological reserves,which
is among the most vulnerable land to SLR. Avoiding the loss of over 1400 acres of environmentally
sensitive coastal zone habitat will be a tremendous benefit that transcends geographic boundaries.
The City's coastal zone also attracts significant human populations,estimated into the millions per
year. While these visitors enjoy the natural beauty of the City's coastal zone landscape, they are
taking advantage of the City's infrastructure and visitor-serving facilities. Here again,the City of
Huntington Beach shines as a regional destination and cultural hub. Not surprisingly,the City shares
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major objectives with the Coastal Act, such as maintaining public access to coastal resources and
providing ample land uses and facilities to serve the needs of coastal zone visitors. The City's 9.5
miles of shoreline are under public ownership and are designated for public recreational use.
Consequently, opportunities for direct physical access to the shoreline are excellent. The City's
infrastructure includes regionally linked automobile routes, ancillary facilities such as adequate
parking, bikeways and trails,public and private transit and direct horizontal and vertical pedestrian
access to the shoreline at numerous points along the entire length of the City's Coastal Zone.
Protection of infrastructure and facilities benefits visitors and coastal dependent development alike.
The work plan completed for Huntington Beach will inevitably be relevant to other areas along the
coast due to the presence of critical habitat that is an integral part of the California coastal ecosystem,
the importance of PCH for accessing coastal resources and recreation and the role that the beaches of
Huntington Beach play in the health and functioning of the littoral cell of which it is a part. It is also
anticipated that the work products will be instructive for private, regional and state agencies that
operate facilities in the City's coastal area.
e. Transferability -Projects that address issues in a manner that may be useful as a model for other
communities will be given priority. The potential transferability of analysis, strategies, or draft
ordinance language will be considered in evaluation of proposals.
The City's Coastal Zone comprises a diverse mix of land uses, including a residential marina,
environmental sensitive habitats,visitor-serving commercial facilities, recreational beaches, oil wells
and major industrial facilities. Most coastal communities contain one or more of these. It is
expected that the public outreach component will provide a model opportunity for diverse interests to
evaluate solutions that may affect seemingly competing land uses, as well as engage stakeholders of
regional and statewide concern involved in energy production, resource production and recreation.
Because the forecasted impacts of SLR extend far beyond the City's Coastal Zone boundary in some
areas,the City's project will also provide a transferable model with regards to engaging the non-
coastal community on the topic of SLR. Similarly, work products will provide useful templates that
can be employed by other communities in California's Coastal Zone.
f. Implementation - Identify,with a high degree of specificity, how the work funded by the grant
will help the community to update its LCP. Applicants should describe the complete planning
process and identify how the work funded by this grant advances that process. Applicants should
identify the specific elements of their LCP that they expect to update through this work.
The proposed work will provide the technical foundation and policy analysis to update the City's
General Plan and LCP. Importantly,the grant funds allow the City to complete the SLR study at the
onset of the planning process,providing timely data to inform decision making. The work products
will guide the community in its conversation about protection of the coast, avoidance of natural
hazards and recommended land use. As such,they are integral to the update of the General Plan and
LCP and updates to City Master Plans for infrastructure,urban runoff and emergency preparedness.
The grant funds will also facilitate completion of the coastal resiliency plan; however,the City is
applying for other funding to complete physical modeling of strategies. The City's process will
include extensive outreach, with a specific group for the SLR related work. The grant will assist with
needed funding for this outreach, enabling the City to better engage the community and stakeholders.
The end products will be used to provide exhibits, narrative and recommended policies and actions in
the City's LCP and General Plan. The specific elements of the LCP that will be affected include the
technical synopsis hazards section and the policy and implementation components.
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Resolution
A resolution from the applicant's governing body (i.e. City Council, Board of Supervisors, Port
Commission) committing to submit to the Commission an amendment to update the LCP (or
other plan as applicable) to address sea-level rise is required as part of the application. A sample
resolution is attached as Exhibit A. The City's resolution is attached.
Submission Dates
Applications are due July 15, 2013. We expect to award grants in the fall of 2013. Applications
must be emailed(or postmarked)by the submission date.
Submission Requirements
Please submit the completed application form, including all attachments,via email to
msmall@scc.ca.gov. If you are unable to submit via email, you may mail a hard copy to the
Coastal Conservancy:
State Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway, 13th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Please note: all information that you submit is subject to the unqualified and unconditional right
of the Conservancy and/or Coastal Commission to use, reproduce,publish, or display, free of
charge. Please indicate if crediting is requested for any of the photos and/or maps.
Budget Information
Funding Request: $115,000 Total Project Cost: $215,000
Other Funding Sources (not including in-kind services):
$Amount Source of funds Status(Committed, Applied,
etc
50,000 City of Huntington Beach General Fund Committed
50,000 Coastal Conservancy Climate Ready Grant Will Apply for
Click here to enter a date.
In-kind Services° 'l6 775
In-kind services or contributions include staff time, volunteer time and materials contributed to
the project. Please describe and estimate value, and differentiate between expected in-kind
contributions and contributions (work or other types of contributions) already
obtained/completed.
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Preliminary Budget
In the budget matrix below, list the major tasks of the proposed project and indicate the
estimated cost of each. These tasks should correlate with the activities you will list on the
following page under "Timeline" (in some cases, several tasks listed here may logically be
grouped as one activity in the timeline matrix). Show the source of funding for each task. A
simplified example is provided.
Sample Budget
Task Task Applicant's OPC Other Funds Total Cost
Number Funding
1 $20,000 $30,000 $7,000 $57,000
2 $5,000 $5,000
3 $5,000 $5,000
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TOTAL $30,000 1 $30,000 $7,000 $67,000
Preliminary Budget
Task Task Applicant's OPC Other Funds Total Cost
Number Funding
1 Data Collection& $5,000 $20,000 $25,000
Conditions Assessment
2 Planning Area Inventory $10,000 $30,000 $40,000
3 Modeling& $5,000 $35,000 $40,000
Vulnerability Assessment
4 Coastal Resiliency Plan $25,000 $25,000 $40,000 $905000
5 4 Community Outreach $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $20,000
TOTAL $50,000 $115,000 $50,000 $215,000
Schedule
Proposed starting date: 11/1/2013
Estimated completion: 9/14/2015
Please list(1) all significant and pertinent project milestones related to the project for which
funds are being requested, (2) expected dates for reaching or completing those steps.
Milestone Schedule
ACTIVITY COMPLETION DATE
Data Collection&Conditions Assessment 1/31/2014
Planning Area Inventory 3/28/2014
Modeling&Vulnerability Assessment 6/30/2014
Coastal Resiliency Plan 9/14/2015
Community Outreach 9/14/2015
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