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Council asks Beacon to brief options for beach replenishment and port entrance impacts
Summary
After staff and council discussed dredging and recent Army Corps activity, the council asked Beacon (coastal consultant) to present alternative approaches and engineering options for sand replenishment and management of the port entrance that affect Port Hueneme beaches.
PORT HUENEME, Calif. — The City Council asked its coastal consultant, Beacon, to return with an analysis of potential options to address beach sand replenishment and to consider how the Port of Hueneme entrance influences sand transport to Port Hueneme beaches.
Background and recent activity City staff reported the Army Corps of Engineers planned an early October dredge operation and that the city is coordinating to support that work; the dredge requires short‑term promenade closures but will bring sand replenishment to the shoreline. Council discussed whether alternate longer‑term engineering solutions exist to reduce the frequency or scope of dredging and to restore more natural sand flow into the beach.
Council request Council directed staff to invite Beacon to present possible engineering options and alternative solutions — including entry‑channel design, sand bypassing or other measures — and to explain feasibility, costs and potential funding sources (including Port community benefit fund). The motion passed unanimously.
Next steps Beacon will be invited to present a briefing on physical and engineering options, estimated costs and potential funding pathways; staff noted any proposed study could be considered for Port community benefit funding depending on scope and agreement with the Port of Hueneme.
