Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning
April 7, 2026
Alameda Shoreline Adaptation Plan Development
• RSAP required by BCDC by 2034
• Phase 1 (2023-2025): NFWF and SFEP grant
funding
• Phase 2 (April 2026-Dec 2027): SB1 grant
funding
• Build on the current plan and address gaps to achieve RSAP compliance
• Refine strategy concepts and adaptation pathways
• Policy/land use/funding plan
• Community and stakeholder engagement
• Council Strategic Plan Project CC6
• www.alamedaca.gov/ShorelineAdaptationPlan
Click to edit Master title styleAlameda’s SB1 Grant Workplan Schedule Alameda Shoreline Adaptation Plan
Element A: Planning Process (with Oakland)
Element B: Existing
Conditions (w/ Oakland)
Element C: Vuln.
Assessment (w/ Oakland)
Element D: Adaptation Strategies and Pathways
Element E: Land Use and Policy Plan
Element F: Funding and Implementation Plan
Element G: Project List
Jan-Jun 2026 Jul-Dec 2026 Jan-Jun 2027 Jul-Dec 2027
Plan completion: Dec 2027
Bay Farm Island
Project Update
7 Replaced Tide Pool
With Cobble Headland
Adjusted Alignment
Levee / Bay Trail
ADA Access to Water
Added Fishing Pier
Protected Existing
Trees and Walk
Veterans Court
Will be Parallel
Parking
Retain as Many Trees
as Possible (typ.)
8 Public Overlook
• Seating
• Shade
• Railings
• Educational Signage
Cobble Headland
• 8”-10” Cobble Edges
• Marsh 6’ to 7.5’ NAVD88
9 Public Overlook
• Seating
• Shade
• Railings
• Educational Signage
Cobble Headland
• 8”-10” Cobble Edges
• Marsh 6’ to 7.5’ NAVD88
10 ADA Water Access Path
Added Fishing Pier
Existing Trees and
Walk Preserved
Veterans Court Will
be Parallel Parking
BFI Funding/Timeline
Purpose: Remove lagoon area of BFI from the FEMA 100-year floodplain, bolster the northern shoreline and Bay Trail from erosion, enhance shoreline habitat with nature-based solutions and enhance public recreation, including improvements to Bay Trail.
Phase Description Funding Source
Phase 1 (2023-2025) 30% design and
community engagement
FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Congressionally Directed Spending
Phase 2 (2025-2026) 30% design refinement,
additional studies
Alameda General Fund
Phase 3 (2026-2028) 60% design & permitting,
community engagement,
Island Drive interim
measure
State Coastal Conversancy Prop 68
(this agenda item)
Future Phases Complete design and
construction
Requires additional funding
Phase 3 Project Timeline
• Phase 3 – 60% design (Prop 68 funding)
• May 2026: Project kick-off
• Ongoing: community and stakeholder engagement
• June 2027 (est.): Community workshop
• Dec 2028: Project completion
• 2026-2027: Seek additional funds to complete design and construction
• Seeking additional grants and other funding sources
• Additional city funds will be required to complete project • 2030: Target construction date
Staff Recommendation
• Accept Coastal Conservancy Prop 68 grant for $2.6M to develop 60% design for BFI project
• Allocate $50,000 from the General Fund for Public Works staff costs related to the project.
• Authorize amendments to agreements for BFI and Adaptation Plan:
• CMG for technical consultant work
• Greenbelt Alliance for community engagement
• CASA for community engagement
• SFEI for scientific review
FEMA BRIC Grant: Near-term Project (Submitted 2024)
BRIC federal $50M
(90%)
Non-federal $5.5M
(10%)
Total $55.5M
Recommended for
further review by FEMA