Congressman Lieu's Community Project Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 2024
Subcommittee /Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies / Department of Agriculture / Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service, Water and Waste Grants
Project Name: Rolling Hills Landslide Mitigation
Recipient: City of Rolling Hills
Address: 2 Portuguese Bend Rd, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Amount Requested: $1,800,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will improve wastewater flow in the City of Rolling Hills and mitigate the risks of landslides. A portion of the city is within the Flying Triangle landslide area where unique topography and excess soil moisture increase the threat of catastrophic landslides. By constructing new sewer mainlines, this project will prevent discharge that would otherwise contribute to soil moisture worsening the landslide risks in the community. The new sewer main line along Portuguese Bend Road will move wastewater to the Los Angeles County Carson treatment facility and out of harm’s way.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies / Environmental Protection Agency / State and Tribal Assistance Grants, Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Project Name: Culver City Stormwater Diversion Project
Recipient: City of Culver City
Address: 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will mitigate the harms of excess stormwater from Culver City within the Marina del Rey Watershed. By creating effective stormwater diversion infrastructure, Culver City will be able to alleviate flooding, improve water quality and address runoff within and around the community. The project will also serve to enhance safety for pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists by installing raised medians, repaving portions of damaged concrete, and reconstructing pedestrian ramps for individuals with disabilities.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies / Environmental Protection Agency / State and Tribal Assistance Grants, Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Project Name: City of Beverly Hills Water Resiliency Project
Recipient: City of Beverly Hills
Address: 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will increase the City’s local drinking water supply by constructing two new groundwater production wells within the La Brea Subarea of the Central Basin in Beverly Hills’ La Cienega Park. This is critical given that the Colorado River, which is currently a major source of drinking water for California, faces reduced supply from drought and excessive demand. This local water infrastructure project will help improve the City of Beverly Hills’ long-term water resilience.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency / Federal Assistance, Emergency Operations Centers
Project Name: El Segundo Emergency Operations Center Project
Recipient: City of El Segundo
Address: 350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
Amount Requested: $322,500
Project Description and Explanation: This project will improve emergency and disaster preparedness efforts in the City of El Segundo. By upgrading the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with new technology and equipment, the City will be better equipped to respond to local emergencies and disasters – such as hazardous material incidents, earthquakes, fires, severe weather events, and more. The 2021 sewage spill at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant was an emergency that resulted in major consequences for nearby neighborhoods and communities. The upgrades to the EOC will increase the City’s capacity to promptly notify the proper officials and clearly communicate to residents key safety plans following any future emergency.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies / Department of Justice / Community Oriented Policing Services, Technology and Equipment Program
Project Name: Hermosa Beach Real Time Crime Center
Recipient: City of Hermosa Beach, California
Address: 540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The Real Time Crime Center will provide first responders with critical information to specific incidents, provide situational awareness ahead of officer arrival, and enhance investigative capabilities of the department. This project will improve the safety of innocent bystanders and first responders by using state-of-the-art technology to share real-time information with officers and detectives working in the field. Improving communication among law enforcement officials and first responders will ensure that Hermosa Beach remains a wonderful place to live, work and play.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies / Department of Commerce / Scientific and Technical Research and Services
Project Name: UCLA Quantum Information Science Hub
Recipient: University of California, Los Angeles
Address: 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will fund the acquisition of a laser to create a state-of-the-art testbed that will allow UCLA to rapidly develop, validate, and refine trapped atom qubits. Qubits are the quantum bits that power quantum computers. At present, one of the most pressing goals in the field is to understand which qubit is the best choice for building a quantum computer. This project would create a lab populated with these flexible laser systems that can be shared amongst UCLA researchers and affiliated collaborators in industry and academia from across the region.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies / Army Corps of Engineers (Civil) / Construction
Project Name: Downtown Lomita Stormwater Project
Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District
Address: 24300 Narbonne Ave. Lomita, CA 90717
Amount Requested: $4,716,600
Project Description and Explanation: This project will divert stormwater from three county storm drains in the downtown area of Lomita to an infiltration gallery and a series of drywells, which will help prevent stormwater pollution. Stormwater is water from rain that does not soak into the ground and can collect and carry pollutants as it flows. If the water is not drained properly, it can damage property and leak into local waterways and the ocean. The project also includes bioretention areas, pervious pavement, drought-tolerant native plants, shade trees, benches, and a bike lane along Lomita Boulevard.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies / Army Corps of Engineers (Civil) / Construction
Project Name: Peck Avenue Storm Drain Infrastructure Improvement Project
Recipient: City of Manhattan Beach
Address: 1400 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will help mitigate flooding conditions for residential properties by funding the construction of storm drains and additional catch basins with water quality inserts. It would also include improvements to vegetation and biodiversity along Peck Ave.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Transportation / Port Infrastructure Development Program
Project Name: Redondo Beach Marina Dock System Replacement
Recipient: City of Redondo Beach
Address: 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Amount Requested: $3,600,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will help preserve the functionality of the Marina and enhance the local economy by replacing the docks, pile supports, gangways, and entry gates. The Redondo Beach Marina is an integral part of Redondo Beach’s waterfront landscape and plays a vital cultural and economic role for the community, serving as a hub for commercial and recreational boating. The Marina, which is situated along the International Boardwalk in King Harbor, is comprised of 60 slips that the city owns and leases to commercial and privately-owned vessels. This area has been identified as needing revitalization due to both the anticipated impacts of sea level rise and existing structural deficiencies induced by time and environmental factors. The improvements will also contribute to the overall commercial viability of the International Boardwalk, a commercial hub built around the Marina.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Columbia Park Water Conservation Project
Recipient: City of Torrance
Address: 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will remove existing grass turf sports fields and irrigation systems and construct environmentally-friendly artificial turf sports fields at Columbia Park. This is the largest park in Torrance, and it draws hundreds of youth sports and outdoor recreation users from the entire South Bay and neighboring cities in the region. Maintaining fields with intensive irrigation needs, grass growth cycles, and heavy use is not cost-effective or sustainable. High-quality artificial turf is a low-maintenance alternative that is better for the environment as it requires almost no watering, no use of harsh chemicals like pesticides, and no air-polluting equipment such as lawnmowers. The new synthetic turf will save valuable water resources and allow for year-round use.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Santa Monica Affordable Housing Rehab Project
Recipient: Community Corporation of Santa Monica
Address: 1423 2nd Street, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will ensure the viability of low-income housing in the Pico Neighborhood community of Santa Monica by rehabilitating a residential building. Pico is one of the most economically and racially diverse neighborhoods in the community. This rehabilitation project will replace all the major building systems, such as roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, windows, cabinetry, and flooring. The project will also improve resident safety by removing lead and asbestos materials, as well as improving accessibility of public and private spaces for individuals with disabilities. This project will align with the City’s Climate Action Adaptation Plan and will decarbonize an existing building and create an all-electric, highly environmentally sustainable building that will promote wellness and wellbeing for the residents. The building will create a new, large community garden, as well as provide solar panels and electric cooking and heating.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Venice Beach Restroom Replacement Project
Recipient: City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Address: 221 North Figueroa St. STE 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Amount Requested: $4,800,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will renovate the Venice Beach bathrooms to ensure functional, accessible, and sanitary restroom facilities for the public. Venice Beach is a popular site for residents and tourists. It needs accessible, functional and hygienic bathrooms. The bathrooms in the Venice Beach area are in dire need of restoration both to ensure basic functionality and security. This renovation project will improve sanitation for the community and its visitors.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration / Highway Infrastructure Programs
Project Name: Lincoln Neighborhood Corridor Safety Enhancements
Recipient: City of Santa Monica, California
Address: 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Amount Requested: $2,200,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will add pedestrian lighting, upgraded crosswalks, and other safety features that will dramatically enhance safety for pedestrians, vehicles, and transit riders in the neighborhoods along Lincoln Blvd. This phase is part of a larger project that includes upgraded crosswalks, landscaped medians, pedestrian refuges, pedestrian lighting, and bicycle connectors to improve safety in the community.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Individuals With Disabilities Workforce Training Center
Recipient: ICAN California Abilities Network (Scott Elliott Executive Director)
Address: 2375 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will enable the California Abilities Network (ICAN) to open a new facility called the ICAN Workforce Training Center in the South Bay area to assist the growing number of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities—many of whom come from low-to moderate income backgrounds. ICAN’s mission is to empower people with disabilities to discover and achieve their own “I CAN” statement. ICAN has a five-year waiting list and, as such, cannot currently meet the current community need for services. The construction of the ICAN Workforce Training Center will benefit the community by supporting the economic mobility of adults living with disabilities.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Cloverfield Services Center Interim Housing Program Renovations
Recipient: The People Concern
Address: 2116 Arlington Avenue Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Amount Requested: $469,100
Project Description and Explanation: This project will fund renovations to two interim housing programs in Santa Monica run by the People Concern. The Cloverfield Services Center, which houses the programs, helps individuals who are traditionally hard-to-reach and sometimes apprehensive about receiving care gain access to: shelter, income assistance, workforce development services, and affordable housing placement services. More than 90 percent of the clients served at Cloverfield Services Center live with mental illness or co-occurring disorders and approximately 50 percent are struggling to overcome addiction to alcohol and drugs. The ultimate goal of this project is to better enable the Cloverfield Services Center to find permanent housing for our community's most vulnerable individuals and help them maintain an independent and healthy lifestyle.