Beach Boulevard seawall replacement and funding shortfall
Summary
The $80 million seawall replacement lost its $50 million federal BRIC grant, and the north wall may only have five to ten years left without continued spot repairs. Residents pushed for nature-based alternatives like offshore reefs while staff said beach nourishment adds another $30 million over time.
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Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
An $80 million construction project plus roughly $30 million in sand replenishment — with breach repairs already costing $7 million since 2016 — against a small city budget and shaky federal funding.
Residents and businesses along Beach Boulevard, pier users, and everyone who relies on that road, pier, and utility corridor staying above water.
If funding continues to stall, the north wall could fail within five to ten years, putting Beach Boulevard homes, businesses, and infrastructure at risk.
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City Council - Regular Meeting — January 12, 2026
The $80 million seawall replacement lost its $50 million federal BRIC grant, and the north wall may only have five to ten years left without continued spot repairs. Residents pushed for nature-based alternatives like offshore reefs while staff said beach nourishment adds another $30 million over time.
California Coastal Commission balks at seawalls. It made an exception for crumbling Bay Area city
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