No 27 North Shore Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting May 2026

The North Shore Neighborhood Board held a regular meeting on May 27, 2026, focusing heavily on community recovery and infrastructure projects following severe flooding events. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on extensive dredging and stream maintenance efforts, with over 5,400 truckloads of material removed to mitigate future flooding. The city is coordinating with various departments and contractors to restore access roads, manage storm drains, and plan capital improvement projects such as the Haliva Beach Park Mala project and a canoe club facility, with construction anticipated around 2029. Funding allocations were noted, including a $1.5 million city cost share for a federal watershed study. The board also discussed the need for ongoing emergency proclamation extensions to continue recovery work and addressed concerns about storm siren functionality and public safety communications. Additionally, a shoreline property renovation project was presented, with the board recommending close monitoring of any deviations from the proposed plans during the permitting process. The meeting included updates on food systems planning and legislative matters affecting local infrastructure and community services. Several action items involved follow-up on community concerns, coordination with city departments, and ensuring transparency in project developments.