West Sacramento SAFeco updates: Southport erosion found; Yolo Bypass and Sacramento North levee designs advancing
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Summary
Agency staff reported a newly discovered erosion site at Southport, ongoing work on Yolo Bypass East Levee repairs, and Army Corps progress on the Sacramento North Levee design as part of a larger push for federal appropriations and construction readiness.
Agency staff presented project updates covering multiple West Sacramento reaches and near‑term actions.
Southport: Staff said the superintendent for Reclamation District 900 reported a recently discovered erosion site south of the Deepwater Ship Channel, upstream of the Southport mitigation area and near Reba Condominiums. The site will require further evaluation; the agency has notified state partners and the Army Corps and is exploring rehabilitation and funding options. Staff said responsibility for long-term operations, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation rests with the designated agency and that West Safeco may be responsible for repairs pending further investigation.
Yolo Bypass East Levee: The board heard that post-acceptance inspections found additional deficiencies that became an emergency repair; the Army Corps constructed an adjacent landside levee to address seepage concerns and the design is now at about 60%. The board was told the project may progress to construction next year if permitting and design go smoothly.
Sacramento North Levee Design: The Army Corps is advancing the Sacramento North Levee project toward 90% design, expected in August; the Corps will issue take letters that enable property acquisition. Staff reported additional borings completed for levee realignment between the Indian Heritage Center and the Broderick Boat Ramp, and noted coordination with the I Street Bridge project and the Port to secure borrow material.
Staff also described outreach to community groups (Rivers HOA) and federal coordination: the agency’s lobbyist arranged a meeting with Army Corps ASA office staff and the agency emphasized its need for appropriations after two cycles without new funding. Board members asked about timing and staffing; staff said prior appropriations were regular from 2019 through 2022 but have since slowed. The agency said it anticipates further geotechnical work and RFPs to stand up contracts to support field borings and erosion repairs.
The board had no public comments and adjourned at 9:59 a.m.