Summary
The council accepted an update on sea level rise planning for Districts 2, 3, 4 and 6, including community engagement results. One commenter disputed the sea level rise projections, citing NOAA tide gauge data.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Planning work now; actual adaptation projects will carry future costs.
Coastal residents in Districts 2, 3, 4 and 6 through proactive adaptation planning.
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City Council — August 11, 2026
The city's first-in-the-nation combined hazard/climate plan is one year in: two projects complete, 22 in progress, $654 million portfolio with $152 million secured and a 67% grant success rate.
City Council — January 27, 2026
The council accepted an update on sea level rise planning for Districts 2, 3, 4 and 6, including community engagement results. One commenter disputed the sea level rise projections, citing NOAA tide gauge data.
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