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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
February 16, 1993
Date
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council----�,c v
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Submitted by: Michael T. Uberuaga, City Adminis o
Prepared by: Louis F. Sandoval, Director of Public Works ,e
Subject: EROSION OF BLUFFS ALONG SHORELINE NOR ST
STREET
Consistent with Council Policy? [ Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception
Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions, Attachments
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers could conduct a study to determine whether bluff
protection along a mile of the shoreline in the City is of Federal interest.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the attached Resolution; thereby requesting Congress to authorize a
reconnaissance study of the bluffs along the shoreline north of Golden West Street.
ANALYSIS:
Over the years, the City has expended over $4 million to improve and protect our coastal
shoreline. However, a mile stretch of bluffs fronting our shoreline, north of Golden West",
Street, continues to erode. If these bluffs are not stabilized, existing improvements in
Bluff —Top Parks will be eventually destroyed. Furthermore, continuing erosion could
ultimately threaten Pacific Coast Highway.
Over the past two years, Staff has discussed this problem with the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The Corps of Engineers, through Federal authorization, can conduct a
reconnaissance study of the bluffs to determine whether a Federal project could stop the
bluff erosion. A reconnaissance study would simply identify, in detail, the scope and
complexity of the problem. Our first step in obtaining this assistance is to adopt a
Resolution of Request. Staff, in concert with the Corps of Engineers, has prepared the
attached Resolution for Council approval.
The study process will most likely be a two phased endeavor. Phase One, the
Reconnaissance Study, could start as early as next year. The $250,000 cost of this study
would be funded entirely by the Federal Government. A tentative, Phase Two Feasibility
Study, would identify potential solutions. The estimated $100,000 cost of this study would
be split equally between the Federal Government and the City. Hopefully, our $50,000
obligation would be shared equally with the State and the County of Orange. Therefore, it
is anticipated that our expense would not exceed $17,000.
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FUNDING SOURCE:
The $250,000 for the reconnaissance study would be 100% Federally funded.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
Deny approval of Resolution and forego request for Federal assistance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 6465
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT CONDUCT A BLUFF PROTECTION STUDY
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach has expended
over four million dollars to improve and protect our coastal
shoreline;
The Corps of Engineers completed beach erosion
studies; however, because of significant storm activity the
area is severely eroding;
The shoreline continues to erode and if the bluffs are
not stablized, existing improvements may be destroyed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach hereby:
Requests the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors
to review the reports of the Chief of Engineers on San Gabriel
River to Newport Bay (Surfside-Sunset and Newport Beach) as
contained in house document number 602, 87th Congress, 2D
Session and other pertinent reports, with a view to determining
the advisability of Federal shore protection improvements to
reduce storm damages and other related purposes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th
day of February , 1993.
ATTEST
City Clerk
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Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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INITIATED ND�KOPRQVED:
Direct r of Public Works
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Res. No. 6465
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City
Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of
members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven;_
that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative
vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the I6th day
of February , 19 93. , by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
Robitaille, Bauer, Poulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
None
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City Clerk and ex-officio er
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date July 2, 1990
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
Submitted by: Michael T. Uberuaga, City Administratorpo 7— cd 19-26
Prepared'by:Louis F. Sandoval, Director of Public Works -°--
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Subject: STABILIZATION OF BLUFFS ALONG BEACH NORTH OF - I AVEST STREET
Consistent with Council Policy? [X] Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception 441
Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions, Attachments:
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The bluff face along the beach, northerly of Golden West Street, for approximately 1.2 miles
continues to erode. This erosion, if left unchecked, will destroy existing improvements and
could ultimately preclude the full use of Pacific Coast Highway.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the attached Resolution thereby requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to.
undertake a study of the erosion problem and how it could be mitigated.
ANALYSIS:
The bluff face along the beach, northerly of Golden West Street continues to erode. This
erosion, if left unchecked, will destroy the existing security lights, safety railing, and bike trail.
Ultimately, the bluff face could erode far enough inland to preclude the full use of Pacific
Coast Highway.
Under PL 99-662, Congress delegated its authority to approve certain projects, as outlined in
the "Continuing Authorities Program", to the U.S. Corps of Engineers. This Continuing
Authorities Program includes seven different types of projects which qualify for federal
assistance; one of which includes erosion control. As a first step to receiving federal assistance,
the project must be reviewed by the Corps of Engineers. This review cannot, officially
commence until a Resolution of request has been submitted by the City. Therefore, it is
recommended that the attached Resolution be approved by Council
FUNDING SOURCE:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
Deny approval of Resolution and forego possible federal assistance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
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