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Staff says Seaside Lagoon entitlement is headed to Coastal Commission; boat launch grant and breakwater repair updates given
Summary
Staff told the Harbor Commission the public boat-launch grant application is under review (state recommendations expected in January), Basin 3 (HUD) site walks are complete, and an entitlement package for the Seaside Lagoon project will be prepared for the California Coastal Commission; staff also reported the breakwater repair remains on track for late summer completion.
Staff member S5 updated the commission on waterfront projects including a public boat launch grant, Basin 3 HUD planning, the Seaside Lagoon entitlement and the breakwater repair timeline.
On the public boat launch, staff said the grant application is submitted and under review. "At this point, we don't expect to hear any updates until January when they have the recommendations for the state," S5 said.
S5 said staff has conducted site walks with public works for the Basin 3 HUD funding to identify slips and infrastructure work and expects to request quotes in the coming weeks to begin selected work. For the Seaside Lagoon improvement project, staff said consultant Nuvis is preparing the entitlement package for submission to the California Coastal Commission based on the updated design adopted in April 2026.
S5 told commissioners Dudek is the lead consultant on the Local Coastal Program amendment work with Moffatt & Nichol and SWA assisting to review the approved LCP and amendments and coordinate with planning staff on harbor and waterfront plans.
On the breakwater repair, staff said the contractor (identified in the meeting as Connelly/Connolly Pacific in different places) continues work and the schedule provided by the contractor indicates expected completion by end of August or early September. Staff said they participate in weekly construction meetings and will follow up on specific safety-buoy placements raised by commissioners.
Commissioners pressed staff about whether the Seaside Lagoon subcommittee would remain involved after Council's April action; S5 said Community Services is leading the operational and entitlement work and that the subcommittee is not currently assigned to push the entitlement package forward, meaning further engagement would be via City Council or public comment.
Staff also noted upcoming events and projects: the Fun Factory negotiating agreement with a preferred operator, weekly pier concerts through August, and a public comment period (county-led) on the Living Shoreline/beach replenishment project open through July 15.
Procedural notes: commissioners approved a correction to the minutes to reflect a commissioner's requested addition about the Seaside Lagoon discussion; no formal votes on projects were taken at the meeting.
