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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Authorization for the City to Apply for a Grant Opportunity through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Up to $950,000 for Wildfire Prevention Efforts at Culver City Park.
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Meeting Date: July 13, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Ferguson/ Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-6685
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/08/2026)
Department Approval: Tomas Herrera-Mishler, PRCS Director (06/22/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City to apply for a grant opportunity through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for up to $950,000 for wildfire prevention efforts at Culver City Park.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In November 2024, California voters approved California Proposition 4, a statewide general obligation bond measure authorizing $10 billion in funding for projects intended to improve climate resilience, protect natural resources, and reduce risks associated with climate change. The measure was placed on the ballot by the California Legislature and passed with approximately 60 percent voter approval.
The bond provides funding for a broad range of environmental and climate-related investments, including:
* Safe drinking water and water system reliability;
* Drought preparedness, flood protection, and water resilience projects;
* Wildfire prevention and forest health initiatives;
* Extreme heat mitigation and community resilience efforts;
* Coastal and ocean protection;
* Habitat conservation, biodiversity, and natural lands preservation;
* Clean energy and emissions-reduction projects; and
* Climate-smart agriculture programs.
Funding authorized under Proposition 4 is being distr...
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