Stephen Perestam

Landslide costs and buyout program

Over $1.6 million in new emergency contract authority plus roughly $40,000 more for each of the two appraisal contracts.

Landslide response and funding

$56.9 million spent to date; an estimated $13 million per year ongoing; the $150+ million permanent fix remains unfunded.

Property insurance advocacy letter in landslide area

Insurance costs rose 30% to $1.4 million — a roughly $320,000 hit absorbed in the operating budget.

Landslide district federal funding

The landslide is the main reason the city can't afford the civic center — every shared cost matters.

coastal landslide

Expect costly property damage, insurance headaches, and possible city spending on emergency response and slope stabilization—which can hit taxpayers.

SCE temporary power pole at Ladera Linda

Charging less than full cost could subsidize EV drivers up to $25,325 a year from the general fund; the federal grant is worth $76,370.

landslide home destruction

Taxpayers and homeowners could be on the hook for millions in property losses, emergency response, and legal costs if the city is found to have delayed action.

construction moratorium

A building freeze could lower property values and stall construction spending, while the city may face added costs for landslide risk management.

Consider designating voting delegate alternates for the upcoming Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo (General Assembly). (Takaoka)

Consider authorizing publishing a General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element Survey per City Council Policy No. 2. (Bobbett)

Adoption of Resolutions 2026-45, 2026-46, 2026-47 — November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

FY 2026-27 Public Works Capital Improvement Plan — General Plan Consistency

Approve CIP revisions FY 2026-27 through 2030-31 and General Fund budget changes

Approval of FY 2025-26 year-end estimates and FY 2026-27 General Fund budget assumptions

General Plan Annual Report — forward to City Council with traffic additions

approve Staff Recommendation as follows: 1. Received and filed the FY 2025- 26 General Fund year-end estimates; 2. Reviewed the FY 2026- 27 Preliminary General Fund Budget and approved the following:

approve Staff Recommendation as follows: Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Financial Model for the General Fund and all other Special Funds.

Approve CIP revisions FY 2026-27 through 2030-31 and General Fund budget changes

approve staff recommendations as follows: 1. Reviewed the proposed changes to develop the FY 2026- 27 General Fund Budget and: Affirmed Additional Budget Reductions of$ 500, 000 consisting of: i. Pers

approve Staff recommendations as follows for the FY 2025- 26 year-end estimates, and review of the preliminary budget assumptions for developing the FY 2026- 27 General Fund budget: 1. Received and fi

Approval of FY 2025-26 year-end estimates and FY 2026-27 General Fund budget assumptions