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Oxnard council approves Mandalay Bay West Hemlock seawall repairs, calls project a 20-year solution
Summary
The council authorized a city contract for repairs to roughly 370 feet of seawall on West Hemlock Street in Mandalay Bay, a pilot project the city says is designed to provide an estimated 20-plus years of service; the contract passed 7-0.
The Oxnard City Council on Sept. 16 approved construction of seawall repairs on West Hemlock Street in the Mandalay Bay neighborhood, authorizing a contract with Jilk Heavy Construction Inc. and a 10% contingency for the project.
Scope and rationale: Public Works staff said the project covers approximately 370 linear feet of seawall and was selected as a pilot that will test two repair methodologies the city aims to apply at other damaged seawalls. Staff and consultants told the council the chosen repair approaches are expected to provide about 20-plus years of service under current environmental conditions, though annual inspections and periodic maintenance will remain necessary.
Permitting and process: Project manager K.J. May told the council the permitting process required coordination with multiple outside agencies and the neighborhood homeowners association. Staff said the construction contract is within the previously authorized capital-improvement budget.
Vote and next steps: The council approved the construction agreement and contingency 7-0 and directed staff to proceed with contracting and construction oversight. Staff said the city will document outcomes from the pilot so repair methods and costs can inform future seawall projects across Oxnard.
What the council said: Council members acknowledged long-standing attention to seawall failures in Mandalay Bay and emphasized the need for a durable and affordable long-term strategy. Council member Larry Perallo thanked staff and homeowners who submitted letters in support of the work and noted the project required substantial coordination.
No project funding change was requested at the meeting; the action authorized contracting within the already-approved project allocation.
