Suely Saro

Historic El Niño and community storm preparedness

The city is spending staff time and materials on pre-season sandbag giveaways and public awareness campaigns; no dollar figure was given.

Sea level rise and flooding preparedness

Upgrading the stormwater system is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Hurricane Rachel storm response

Taxpayers are probably going to foot a hefty bill to fix this damage.

Westside Promise Initiative progress and accountability

$1.75 million in Elevate 28 funding is allocated for Green Terminal Island technical studies, with construction potentially 7-10 years out.

50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act

storm preparation

Marine Bureau staff are fortifying seawalls and building berms ahead of high tides expected through December, using a 1.5-foot conservative tide deviation.

Peninsula beach dredging and dune restoration

Costs of dune restoration projects weren't discussed, but revetments and dredging are the current costly alternatives.

Storm-related overtime costs

Storm overtime will add unbudgeted labor costs across the end of FY26 and start of FY27.

Coastal erosion and managed retreat on the Peninsula

Speakers cited hundred-million-dollar sand replenishment projects as unsustainable.

Airport noise and fly-friendly compliance

Noise surcharges collected totaled $1,031 in April, up from $600 last year due to a higher fine structure.

Airport sustainability performance

Energy savings are cutting airport operating costs, with parking structure B bills down $6,000 a month.

Beach and marina cleanliness and public stewardship

Extra cleanup and maintenance costs fall on the Marine Bureau; no specific figure was given.

Demolition of the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility

The city's share of the projected $3.4 million shortfall comes out of city SERRF operations funds.

Alamitos Bay entrance channel dredging

Bids exceeded budget by millions; a $5 million state grant decision is expected within two months.

Leaded fuel health concerns

Demolition of the SERRF facility

The contract is up to $5.72 million, with a projected $3.4 million shortfall split between the city and the Sanitation Districts under a tentative settlement.

flood cleanup

Emergency cleanup efforts might temporarily shift city funds, but preventing more damage saves everyone money in the long run.

Coastal erosion damage from Hurricane Marie

Tens of millions of dollars in city infrastructure and private property were threatened, with repair and long-term coastal restoration costs still to come.

NSF-funded privacy assistant app

Nearly $1.5 million in NSF grant funding through August 2028.

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