City Council Meeting Highlights

Highlights from the August 6 City Council meeting:

• Following last week’s gas shutoffs in the Portuguese Bend community due to land movement, the City Council voted to declare a local state of emergency due to a sudden and severe energy shortage. 
• With the local emergency now declared, the Council is also urging Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency for the gas shutoffs to make public and individual financial and in-kind assistance available to the community. 
• City staff gave an update on windshield property assessments that were completed last week in the Portuguese Bend Community Association, Portuguese Bend Beach Club, and Seaview neighborhoods. If a follow-up with a homeowner is needed due to signs of potential structural stress, City staff will reach out via advisory letter requesting a voluntary inspection be scheduled.  
• The City’s objective is to work with property owners to ensure their safety. If inspectors see any concerning signs of damage or structural stress, they will work with homeowners to identify strategies to save structural integrity and prevent further damage, with the public’s health and safety being paramount.

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