San Mateo County Flood & Sea Level Rise Resiliency District

The board meeting agenda includes discussion of Pacific Coastside climate resilience efforts, including OneShoreline's federal funding requests for Congressionally Directed Spending, a presentation from the San Mateo County Planning staff regarding the Plan Princeton study, and a presentation from the San Mateo County Harbor District regarding coastal erosion and flood risk projects at and near Pillar Point Harbor. The CEO's report also covers updates on grants and recent volunteer events.

The committee reviewed updates regarding Colma Creek Flood Zone projects and maintenance activities, including stewardship efforts, feedback from the Colma Creek Working Group, and discussions on long-term project planning and potential watershed segmentation. Additionally, the committee discussed the Colma Creek Flood Zone budget, focusing on clarifications regarding property tax inclusions and revenue differences between the current and upcoming fiscal years.

The meeting agenda included setting the agenda and approving the consent agenda, excluding the minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting since this document appears to contain both the February 23, 2026 agenda and the January 26, 2026 minutes. Regular business focused on adopting a resolution to support a grant application to the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways for the City of Pacifica Beach Boulevard Offshore Artificial Reef Study. Another key item involved receiving an update on OneShoreline's Guidance for Resilient Public Infrastructure in San Mateo County, which provides planning and design recommendations for stormwater, roads, and wastewater systems based on updated climate impact understanding. Furthermore, the Board was asked to authorize the CEO to execute an amendment to the agreement with Stantec Consulting Engineers, Inc., to support the development of this resilient public infrastructure guidance.

The meeting agenda included committee appointments and discussion of the 2026 meeting schedule. Key updates focused on Colma Creek Flood Zone Projects and Maintenance Activities. Routine maintenance progress included working with regulatory agencies on permit reissuance, noting that the USACE permit expires March 14, 2026, but routine maintenance can continue through that date. Quarterly inspections were performed on February 24, 2026, which observed ongoing issues with illegal dumping and encampments upstream of US 101. Stewardship planning includes upcoming cleanup events in March and May 2026. The Channel Discharge Pipe Repair/Replacement Project is complete, with a Notice of Completion filed. A Conditions Assessment noted preliminary findings of voids during geotechnical investigations. Work continues on concept development for Creek Resilience Projects and compilation of policies and models for the Watershed Plan of Opportunities.

The meeting addressed several agenda items focused on coastal resiliency and infrastructure guidance. Key discussions included adopting a resolution to support a grant application for the Pacifica Beach Boulevard Offshore Artificial Reef Study, which aims to mitigate coastal erosion by dissipating wave energy. Guidance for Resilient Public Infrastructure was reviewed, focusing on stormwater conveyance, roadways, and wastewater systems, emphasizing a risk-based approach and planning for future conditions. Authorization was sought to execute an amendment to the agreement with Stantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. to develop this public infrastructure guidance, including new scope items like developing design storm scaling factors. The CEO's Report provided updates on recent storms and King Tides, planned Requests for Proposals for 2026, and participation in the 2026 San Mateo County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).