Congressman Lieu's Community Project Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 2026
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency / Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants
Project Name: Abalone Cove Landslide Stabilization Project
Recipient: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Amount Requested: $5,087,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will limit stormwater intrusion into the landslide fissures by lining Altamira Canyon, resulting in stabilization of the Abalone Cove landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes. The landslide presentsa significant danger to the safety of residents and property in RPV. The Abalone Cove landslide is part of the largest continuously moving landslide in North America with 136 homes, roads, and utilities at risk. Lining the Altamira Canyon will help mitigate the risk of landslide and protect the community from further hazards.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiative
Project Name: Affordable Housing Acquisition to Lease Project
Recipient: City of Redondo Beach
Address: 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Amount Requested: $3,299,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will fund the acquisition of a multi-unit building for the City of Redondo Beach to lease to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. As the property owner, the City of Redondo Beach can lease out affordable housing units. Providing housing first and then addressing physical and behavioral health challenges is proven to be an effective solution to homelessness. Affordable permanent housing would further enhance the City’s continuum of care in its response to homelessness.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies / Department of Justice / COPS Technology and Equipment
Project Name: Dispatch Center Communications Upgrade Project
Recipient: City of Santa Monica
Address: 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Amount Requested: $841,000
Project Description and Explanation: The goal of this project is to replace outdated dispatcher consoles in the 9-1-1 Dispatch & Communications Center in the City of Santa Monica. Public safety dispatcher consoles in the dispatch center are staffed 24 hours a day, year-round by public safety dispatchers facilitating Police, Fire, and EMS call-taking and radio dispatching. Replacement consoles are needed as they have not been upgraded since 2002, and it is difficult to acquire replacement equipment and parts. These upgrades will help ensure staff are able to be responsive to future 9-1-1 calls from the community.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies / Environmental Protection Agency / STAG -- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Project Name: Ensuring Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure Project
Recipient: City of Manhattan Beach
Address: 1400 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Amount Requested: $1,040,000
Project Description and Explanation: The goal of this project is to ensure that critical infrastructure in the City of Manhattan Beach is safeguarded from cyber attacks. In light of increasing threats to water system cybersecurity, this funding will enable Manhattan Beach to make necessary upgrades to its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, to protect it from cyber attacks. These upgrades will include installing fiber optic cables at sites where needed, upgrading programmable logic controllers, as well as adding new switches and more robust firewalls.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiative
Project Name: EV buses project
Recipient: University of California Los Angeles
Address: 10920 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 500, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Amount Requested: $2,400,000
Project Description and Explanation: The goal of this project is to expand UCLA’s fleet of electric buses to help meet University System and State policies on sustainable transportation and enhance readiness for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. As host of the Olympic Athlete Village, UCLA is taking proactive steps towards supporting a successful Olympic Games by ensuring adequate transportation options will be operational in time. A complimentary transit service open to the public, BruinBus operates clean, wheelchair accessible, air-conditioned and environmentally conscious vehicles. This project is designed to address critical environmental, operational, and community needs, positioning UCLA as a leader in sustainable public transportation. This project will benefit the global community during the games, and will continue to benefit both the campus and local community by serving their transportation needs well after the games are over.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Transportation / Transportation Transit Infrastructure
Project Name: Hydrogen Bus Pilot Project
Recipient: Culver City
Address: 4343 Duquesne Ave, Culver City, CA 90232
Amount Requested: $3,831,360
Project Description and Explanation: This project will help reduce the city’s reliance on gas-powered buses by testing the feasibility of using hydrogen fuel cell buses (FCEBs) in its public transit system. Culver City currently operates four battery electric buses with limited range that cannot serve many of the city’s longer bus routes. Based on the Culver City Hydrogen Bus Study, FCEBs address the range issues and enable operation on city bus routes without modification or midday fueling. This project funding will enable the city to lease a site, complete the environmental review process, purchase two 40-foot FCEBs, and lease one mobile hydrogen fueling station. This will help Culver City advance its goal of converting to a zero-emission fleet that will serve the community and to comply with the California Air Resources Board’s mandate requiring all transit fleets in California to be zero-emission by 2040.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency / Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants
Project Name: Klondike Canyon Landslide Emergency Mitigation Project
Recipient: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Amount Requested: $4,023,225
Project Description and Explanation: The goal of this project is to mitigate land movement in the Klondike Canyon district by reducing the amount of rainwater entering the earth and removing subterranean water. Communities in this area have been reeling from the impacts of severe storms in 2023 and early 2024, which saturated the ground in landslide prone areas. Geologists believe that removing subterranean water and reducing future ground water saturation is essential to reducing new land movement.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Energy and Water Development / Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) / Environmental Infrastructure (EI)
Project Name: Lomita Wastewater System Improvement Project
Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Address: 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This infrastructure design project will modernize a 1930s-era sewer line nearing capacity to reduce overflow risk and protect public health by preventing water contamination. Relocating the lines will improve access for maintenance and emergency response. These upgrades also align with and support the community growth goals in Lomita’s General Plan.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiative
Project Name: Miraleste Intermediate School Modernization Project
Recipient: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Address: 375 Via Almar Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Amount Requested: $2,888,028
Project Description and Explanation: The goal of this project is to replace failing utilities infrastructure at Miraleste Intermediate School in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. In recent years, the school has experienced significant power and fire alarm system failures, regular sewage line backups, and collapsed ceilings. Miraleste Intermediate is a unique site because it is home to the Central Kitchen for Food Services, which provides prepared meals to 10 elementary schools, three intermediate schools, two comprehensive high schools and one continuation school. No other campus can accommodate the size of this kitchen facility. Replacing and renovating the utilities infrastructure, including the District Central Kitchen, at Miraleste Intermediate School will ensure that this critical student population continues to have their learning and wellness needs met, both at the school site and districtwide.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency / Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants
Project Name: Pump Station Upgrade Project
Recipient: City of El Segundo
Address: 428 Eucalyptus Dr. El Segundo, California 90245
Amount Requested: $1,875,000
Project Description and Explanation: The goal of this project is to increase capacity for flood risk reduction. This mitigation action will upgrade El Segundo’s antiquated storm water runoff pump station, which recently failed during storms in 2024, resulting in residential flooding. This basin receives storm water runoff from a large anddeveloped area and pumps out the collected storm water runoff from a detention pond. The hardware for the current pump station is very old, and replacement parts are not readily available to maintain the equipment. During recent heavy rainfall events the pumps and engines failed. The city was forced to rent auxiliary pumps to drain the detention basin. This project will allow for the design and upgrade of these pumps and engines, toincrease the capacity to reduce flood risk and protect the residents of El Segundo.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies / Department of Justice / COPS Technology and Equipment
Project Name: Real Time Crime Center Project
Recipient: City of Hermosa Beach
Address: 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The goal of this project is to create a technology-driven support center for law enforcement officials to help officials respond to emergencies faster and more efficiently, while protecting the safety, rights, and privacy of all individuals. A Real Time Crisis Center (RTCC) uses state of the art technology to provide real-time information to officers and detectives working in the field and investigating crimes. The RTCC will allow operators to provide first responders with critical information on specific incidents, provide situational awareness ahead of officer arrival, improving safety and enhancing investigative capabilities. By having critical information in real time, it will help in streamlining law enforcement response, while reducing the possibility of unnecessary encounters with individuals who are not related to the incident.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiative
Project Name: Sepulveda Hotel to Homes
Recipient: City of Los Angeles Housing Department
Address: 200 N Main Street Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Amount Requested: $1,900,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project aims to transform a former extended-stay hotel into 120 units of permanent, supportive housing for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This is a vital step in addressing the urgent affordable housing crisis in Los Angeles. Through this project, the City will bring the building up to safety and quality standards, ensuring that every unit is code-compliant and secure. Additionally, critical upgrades will enhance accessibility, including the renovation of handicap-accessible units to better serve residents with disabilities. By repurposing existing infrastructure, this project delivers timely, cost-effective housing solutions while restoring dignity and stability to some of the City’s most vulnerable residents.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies / Department of Agriculture / Rural Utilities Service (Rural Water and Waste Disposal Grants)
Project Name: Storm Drain Repair Dry Well Infiltration Basin Project
Recipient: City of Rolling Hills Estates
Address: 4045 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Amount Requested: $750,000
Project Description and Explanation: The goal of this project is to improve storm water infrastructure in and around Rolling Hills Estates following years of unprecedented rainfall and flooding. Southern California has been heavily impacted by recent severe storms in 2023 and 2024 that have stressed critical infrastructure meant to mitigate flooding in the area. This project will help Rolling Hills Estates repair storm drains and install a dry well and infiltration system to divert storm water from entering the Los Angeles Harbor.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies / Environmental Protection Agency / STAG -- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Project Name: Water Reliability Project
Recipient: City of Beverly Hills
Address: 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This critical infrastructure project will help replace an abandoned 800,000-gallon reservoir—out of service since 1986—with a new 250,000-gallon forebay and pump station designed to meet the needs of the community. This will significantly enhance water supply reliability for residents. The new facility will improve operational efficiency and support compliance with water quality standards by enabling more precise flow control and system cycling. Investing in this project directly aligns with the City's commitment to sustainable water management and infrastructure modernization. Funding will be used for engineering and design, construction, and project management to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Ultimately, this project will strengthen the water system performance, protect public health, and contribute to long-term water resilience.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies / Department of Justice / COPS Technology and Equipment
Project Name: Public Safety Digital Infrastructure Expansion Project
Recipient: City of Torrance
Address: 3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Amount Requested: $2,000,00
Project Description and Explanation: This project will increase the connectivity infrastructure in Torrance by adding 5 new Citizen Broadband Radio System (CBRS) sites to provide city-wide, dedicated network coverage. This will expand the ability of the Torrance Police Department to respond to incidents, enhance investigations, and improve public safety.
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