Summary
The old landfill at the marina — the 'spit' — is overtopped by bay water and the city is already under regulatory notice to fix it. Design work is underway, but the estimated $15 million repair has no identified funding source.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
An estimated $15 million repair with no funding source identified yet.
The bay and marina users benefit if the landfill is contained before contamination occurs.
Taxpayers face a large unfunded liability if grants don't materialize.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Special City Council — September 30, 2026
Councilmembers flagged a forecasted Super El Niño with heavy storms from late October through February, urging residents to attend the October 22 preparedness workshop and keep 72 hours of self-sufficiency. Areas east of Highway 101 and near Oyster Point are most at risk of flooding.
Budget Standing Committee of the City Council — May 13, 2026
The old landfill at the marina — the 'spit' — is overtopped by bay water and the city is already under regulatory notice to fix it. Design work is underway, but the estimated $15 million repair has no identified funding source.
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