City Council Meeting Highlights

Highlights from the July 2 City Council meeting:

• After receiving an update on the latest geological conditions in the Portuguese Bends Landslide complex, the City Council approved a $1.9 million loan and $1.6 million loan to the Klondike Canyon Landslide Abatement District and Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District, respectively. These financial assistance packages will help the agencies fund critical landslide mitigation work as they work to slow land movement within their boundaries. Each agreement includes a 12-year term and a 2.5% interest rate, with terms and conditions to ensure accountability, transparency, and additional oversight.
• In response to concerns about the potential for some residents in the landslide complex to be displaced from their homes due to movement, the Council directed City staff to explore amending the Zoning and Building Codes to expand the permissible use of temporary housing on impacted properties and to protect existing structures from further damage. This could include using cargo containers or manufactured homes while repairs and stabilization work is made to permanent residences.
• The City’s local emergency declaration in the landslide complex was extended through August 31. The declaration must be renewed every 60 days to remain in effect.

For all City Council actions from the meeting, watch video at rpvca.gov/agendas.