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Thousands have signed a petition calling for the agency to put emphasis on sand replenishment to build protection for tracks, over adding boulders.
City and congressional leaders are asking the Army Corps to waive the additional cost, arguing sand was never delivered.
Only 811,000 cubic yards of the expected 1.1 million cubic yards were delivered for the long-awaited, $23 million project.
The Army Corps of Engineer project was brought to a halt after a dredger was bringing cobble and rock instead of sand.
Capturing rainfall is only one part of the L.A. River's job. It is also a flood control channel that is critical to protecting lives and properties when stormwaters surge.