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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/2004 Annual Review of the Flood Management Plan (FMP) a Council/Agency Meeting Held: O Deferred/Continued to: 4pproved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied Cit C r ' ignat Council Meeting Date: September 7, 2004 Department ID Number: PL04-17 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH y REQUEST FOR ACTION SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ' SUBMITTED BY: PENELOPEABRETW-GRAFT, City Ad ni trator 00 PREPARED BY: HOWARD ZELEFSKY, Director of Plannin — SUBJECT: ACCEPT THE FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLAN ANNUAL REVIEW Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s) Statement of Issue: Transmitted for your consideration is the annual review of the Flood Management Plan (FMP). The FMP identifies potential local flood hazards, establishes goals to reduce them, and recommends activities to attain the goals. The update covers the period from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 and indicates the progress made to complete the activities recommended in the FMP. The progress report must be submitted to the City Council and forwarded to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by October 1, 2004. The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council accept the annual review of the FMP. Funding Source: Not applicable. Recommended Action: Motion to: "Accept the annual review of the Flood Management Plan as adequate and complete and forward it to FEMA." REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: September 7, 2004 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL04-17 Planning Commission Action on July 27, 2004: THE MOTION MADE BY SCANDURA, SECONDED BY LIVENGOOD, TO ACCEPT THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLAN AS ADEQUATE AND COMPLETE AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR REVIEW CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: THOMAS, SCANDURA, RAY, DAVIS, LIVENGOOD NOES: DINGWALL ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION PASSED Alternative Action(s): The City Council may make the following alternative motion: "Continue the annual review of the Flood Management Plan and direct staff accordingly." Analysis: A. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Planning Department Location: Citywide Section 9 (Implementation) of the Flood Management Plan (FMP) mandates that an annual review of the FMP's recommended activities must be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council to demonstrate that the City is actively pursuing its implementation. Following Planning Commission and City Council review the report must be submitted to FEMA by October 1 of each year as part of the annual re-certification. Failure to adhere to this deadline will jeopardize the City's participation in the flood insurance program. B. BACKGROUND The City joined the FEMA flood insurance program in 1983 with the adoption of floodplain regulations. Following City Council direction in 1994, the Planning Department submitted an application to FEMA for participation in the Community Rating System (CRS), a special program that rewards communities that implement more activities than the minimum requirements for participation in the flood insurance program. CRS works by awarding points for implementing certain activities. The points are then related to a class rating which allows a reduction in flood insurance premiums. Following a reverification visit by FEMA's consultant, the City became a class 7 community effective October 1999. This allows property owners in flood zones AE, A, V, and VE a 15% reduction in flood insurance premium. A 5% reduction is the maximum available to property owners in flood zone X. PL04-17 FMP AR -2- 8/6/200412:33 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: September 7, 2004 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL04-17 C. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND RECOMMENDATION: On July 27, 2004,the Planning Commission considered the annual review of the FMP as a non-public hearing item. The Planning Commission asked a few questions regarding completion dates for the Master Plan of Drainage update, Water Quality Management Plan, and a few other activities. The Planning Commission then voted to accept the annual review and forward it to the City Council. D. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION: Section 8.0 (Recommendation) of the FMP contains recommended activities to implement the goals of the FMP to reduce flood damage. A matrix of the various activities, responsible departments, and status of each activity to date is included in this staff report (see Attachment No. 1). The purpose of the annual review is to demonstrate the progress that has been made in carrying out the recommended activities during the review period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. An update to various sections of the FMP is also identified below. Section 5.6 ,- Protective Measures in Effect or Under Construction County Proiects During the past twelve months, the County continued improvements to the Huntington Beach (D01) flood control channel located in the southeastern part of the City to make it 100-year flood compliant. Completion of the remaining improvements to the Huntington Beach flood control channel as well as other planned flood control improvements will result in additional reduction to the floodplain. Attachment No. 2 to this report is an excerpt from the County's seven-year flood control projects plan. It shows that several County channels within the city are scheduled for approximately $28,000,000 in improvements.over the next four years. Local Proiects New flood control projects that have been under design during the past twelve months in the Public Works Department include phase one of the Michael Drive/Slater Avenue drainage area and the Alabama Street storm drain between Atlanta and Joliet Avenues. The updated Water Quality Management Plan and Master Plan of Drainage are targeted for completion by December 2004 and first quarter 2005, respectively. Section 5.7 - Fiscal Imaact The Capital Improvements Program for 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 includes several projects that will reduce flooding impacts. Their current status is as follows: PL04-17 FMP AR -3- 8/6/2004 12:33 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: September 7, 2004 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL04-17 • - • COST Residential sidewalk, curb, and Gas tax, CDBG 892,000 1,000,000 utter replacement construction Storm water quality improvements Grants 1,000,000 500,000 (design and construction Storm drain pump station General fund 713,500 322,000 equipment Newland storm drain pump station Redevelopment 400,000 0 (design) funds Newland Street/Hamilton Avenue Redevelopment 80,000 0 storm drain (design) funds Alabama Street storm drain Grants 0 2,500,000 (design and construction Michael Drive Storm Drain CDBG 0 370,000 construction Flood Insurance According to the National Flood Insurance Program the number of flood insurance policies and amount of insurance premiums paid citywide continue to decline as follows: April 2002 May 200300- Number of Policies 15,5071 11,172 10,421 Amount of Premiums $6,827,243 $5,347,398 $5,266,821 E. SUMMARY; The Planning Commission and staff believe that the FMP annual review demonstrates that the City is actively pursuing its implementation and recommend that the City Council accept the annual review as adequate and complete. Environmental Status: The annual review is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 6, Section 15306 of the California Environmental Quality Act which states that information collection which does not result in major disturbance to an environmental resource is exempt from any environmental review. PL04-17 FMP AR -4- 8/6/200412:33 PM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: September 7, 2004 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL04-17 Attachment(s1- City Clerk's Page Nu rnber No. Description 1 2003-2004 Annual Review Matrix 2 Excerpt from the County of Orange Flood Control Projects 7-Year Plan As of January 2004 RCA Author: Ricky Ramos/Mary Beth Broeren PL04-17 FMP AR -5- 8/6/2004 12:33 PM x � '� ? r -t __� ' - -. � � i -� � � Bold and underlined items are updates since the last annual review. ATTACHMENT NO. 1 July 1, 2003—June 30, 2004 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities C O LL C - O 2 in H v E vJ 2� o iL v v U U. a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status EH4-Flooding 8.1.1 -Continue to enforce and update floodplain X Ongoing Floodplain ordinance continues to be regulations when revised by the Federal enforced including submittal of flood government certificates for all new or substantially improved structures within the floodplain. No new or revised regulations. 8.1.2-Protect public facilities from flooding X Ongoing The Street Division of Public Works Department has an ongoing commitment to protect public facilities with all their resources. 8.1.3-Assist managers and owners of critical X Ongoing No assistance requested to date from facilities as listed in Section 5.4.3 to develop flood critical facilities. The City is working protection plans with the school districts and Fountain Valley in preparing a Hazard Mitigation Plan which includes a flood component. 8.1.4-Encourage floodproofing and retrofitting X X X Ongoing Planning and Building staff continue to �^ property/structures to prevent substantial flood provide floodproofing and technical ' damage and provide technical information information to the public. Fire staff continues flood preparedness education throughout the year to neighborhoods, schools,and businesses. a� 8.1.5-Continue to update,distribute,and provide X X X Ongoing Up-to-date flood protection materials Yx-"S flood protection information and materials received from FEMA and the State Office of Emergency Services are available at city hall and on the Internet. Flood preparedness information is distributed at disaster preparedness seminars.Floodplain brochure mailed to �--- GAPLANNING\Flood0ood Mgmt Plan\2003-04\2003-2004 annual review matrix(July 27,2004).doc page I 3 I July 1, 2003—June 30, 2004 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities C Y m C > 0 O U '' 0 C O rL .p :+.V 'a+ C C O O O Z 19 ad N U Ed a u m �� E o� 3 E ia. U a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status over 15,000 property owners fall of 2003. Library maintains adequate inventory of flood related reference materials. 8.1.6-Maintain adequate flood insurance on public X Ongoing City maintains$45,000,000 earth- structures quake/flood insurance coverage with minimum$100,000loss. 8.1.7-Provide floodplain information to property X Ongoing Letter sent to lenders,realtors and and business owners,realtors,and prospective insurance agents advising that flood buyers and encourage flood insurance zone information is available from Planning Dept. Planning Dept. responds annually to 5,000+flood zone inquiries. ru Z GAPLANNINGTloodMood Mgmt Plan\2003-04\2003-2004 annual review matrix(July 27,2004).doc page 2 July 1, 2003—June 30, 2004 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities Y 0 o wW c `o tL v tom° u c c _u 'o � Z FL .'_' to J c0 c � Evi E E v ci a a Q Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status 8.1.8—Maintain close liaison with nearby cities and X X X Ongoing The City has an ongoing relationship with County,State,and Federal agencies with the cities of Westminster and Fountain Valley streettengineering divisions as well as County,State and Federal agencies. Administration and Public Works staff work through League of Cities City Managers and the Orange County Council of Governments in pursuing common goals in the area of flood control. Staff continued meetings and discussions with the County Supervisors and flood control personnel on improving flood channels throughout the City. Planning and Public Works continue ongoing discussions with FEMA on the boundaries of the floodplain in the city. 8.1.9—Continue to participate in the National Flood X X Ongoing Annual CRS verification due October 1, Insurance Program and Community Rating System 2004;presently City is rated Class 7 which allows flood insurance to HB property owners and residents with a �A reduction up to 15%on the premium. City continues to implement all FEMA design regulations on new development and re-construction. 8.1.10—Continue to implement the City's X Ongoing The Emergency Operations Center emergency operation procedures as outlined in the (EOC)and Police Watch Commander City's Emergency Management Plan,in particular, constantly monitor the weather and any F.•J� the Flood Warning and Evacuation procedures flood or storm threat. They are prepared to issue warnings whenever needed. The City has updated and the City Council has approved the new Emergency Operations Plan r GAPLANNING\Flood\Flood Mgmt PlanL003-04\2003-2004 annual review matrix(July 27,2004).doc page 3 i July 1, 2003—June 30, 2004 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities c c o a :o c _ a J E Z o Z l0 7 y m 01 FLW 0 V m .0 fn •C �. E w U IL Q ED V a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status which describes alerting and warning and evacuation procedures. 8.1.11 -Continue to utilize citizen volunteers,e.g., X Ongoing The CERT program has 520 CERT and RACES graduates and RACES has 75 trained and equipped communications volunteers ready to respond. 8.1.12-Continue to provide a sandbag program X Ongoing Sandbag filling machine is on a scheduled service program. Sand is stockpiled in the Corporation Yard year round and available to public during possible flooding events. 8.1.13—Encourage the State to modify the X X X Ongoing City continues to seek support from roadway profile of Pacific Coast Highway between State legislators for Caltrans Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street to prevent improvements in this area. street closure due to flooding U3-Storm 8.2.1 -Upgrade the City's flood control system X October 2020 New flood control projects that have Drainage (storm drains,catch basins,pump stations,and been under design during the past channels)to current FEMA standards(100-year twelve months in the Public Works flood)and concentrate on the repetitive flood areas Department include phase one of the first Michael Drive/Slater Avenue drainage area and the Alabama Street storm drain between Atlanta and Joliet r Avenues. •_f.. 8.2.2-Quarterly the City Council shall lobby the X By January City Council adopted resolution u County to correct,upgrade,and maintain the 2001 and supporting East Garden Grove- County's flood control system to current FEMA quarterly Wintersburg and Ocean View channel -�- standards(100-year flood) thereafter improvements. City Council works on this goal through direct contact with our County Supervisor. GAPLANNING,FIoodtFlood Mgmt Plan12003-04\2003-2004 annual review matrix(Sept 7,2004).doc page 4 July 1, 2003—June 30, 2004 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities > o m C O LL A 'a+V d lf♦ W > > l0 . m J 24 C� O N FL E E v U a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status 8.2.3-Evaluate existing street conditions for X January 2010 Public Works working with the replacement and/or installation of facilities to allow Southeast HB Neighborhood Assoc.to proper conveyance of storm flows to the city's flood replace raised curb and gutter on control systems Banning Ave.east of Magnolia.Other streets will be considered as part of 8.2.5. 8.2.4-Maintain the City's flood control system and X Ongoing Public Works implements a regularly continue biannual inspection and cleaning of City's scheduled maintenance program for the flood control system City's drainage system. All City-owned flood control channels are cleaned twice a year or more if needed. All catch basins are cleaned once a year. 8.2.5—Update the City's Master Plan of Drainage X 2005 Master Plan of Drainage(MPD) to evaluate the effectiveness of the City's flood Update anticipated to be completed 151 control system quarter 2005. Water Quality Management Plan is targeted for completion by December 2004. 8.2.6-Lobby the federal,state and county X X X Ongoing In addition to direct City contact with our governments to study,pursue and expand the county,state,and federal legislators, wetlands from Beach Blvd.to Brookhurst St.for the City utilizes lobbyists at the State —A floodwater mitigation and Federal level to help us in securing > funding for this purpose. The City also actively supports the successful efforts of the HB Wetlands Conservancy in soliciting state money to acquire and :L restore wetlands between Newland St. and the Santa Ana River. 8.2.7-Evaluate and upgrade open areas,e.g., X Ongoing Various design considerations are Z Meadowlark Golf Course,Central Park,Good currently under investigation for the Shepherd Cemetery to eliminate offsite drainage drainage across the Good Shepherd and subsequent impact to private property. Cemetery. 1 �� GOLANNINGT food\Flood Mgmt PlanL003-0412003-2004 annual review matrix(July 27,2004).doc page 5 July 1, 2003 —June 30, 2004 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities C Y C > atQ V 9 d to C C O LL. V L is 2 N 3 7 2 Z o Z CIS FL o a� H ct E ut c `c U E E v a 'o v a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status 8.2.8-Continue to support reconstruction of X Ongoing Planning staff continues to prepare deteriorating seawalls CEQA documentation for seawall repair as requested by applicants. 8.2.9-Pursue funding from County,State and X X Ongoing The City received funding from FEMA Federal agencies for flood mitigation projects. In 2002/03 the City received a$900,000 Federal grant to complete the construction of the Alabama storm drain. The City continues to seek Federal funding in FY 2004/05 to improve other flood control infrastructure. City Council is seeking Federal funding to improve the response capability of our Emergency Operations Center. The City in coniunction with Fountain Valley and the school districts are preparing a Hazard Mitigation Plan to allow these jurisdictions to be eligible for pre-disaster mitigation -grants. 8.2.10-Develop and support new funding sources X X X Ongoing In addition to the efforts of lobbyists,the to help accomplish drainage goals city supports legislation that will achieve this goal. Once updated Master Plan of Drainage is completed and deficient r: areas identified,any applicable grants will be pursued. 8.2.11-Continue to participate in County X Ongoing See 8.1.8 watershed studies and programs EH5-Tsunami 8.3.1-Update the Tsunami Emergency Operation X Ongoing The City updated its Emergency plan,Operations Plan 2,as needed Operations Plan and Council .j GAPLANNINGTloodliFlood Mgmt PlatX2003-04L003-2004 annual review matrix(July 27,2004).doc page 6 . 1 July 1, 2003—June 30, 2004 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities 0 (A ® r z > d o 0 Div C O U- 'fl R V w C C V m � J d y V E y FL u m A ccn IL v v v t� - a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status approved it March 20,2004. It includes tsunami response procedures. 8.3.2-Continue to provide tsunami warning to the X Ongoing The Police Watch Commander(alerting community point for the city)and the EOC are prepared to issue tsunami warnings. 8.3.3-Educate the public regarding the potential X Ongoing At outreach seminars the EOC provides threat of a tsunami the public with information on a tsunami threat and what residents should do if a tsunami warning is issued. In addition a Hazard Analysis was completed for schools identifying which should prepare for tsunamis. A Hazard Mitigation Plan is beinq developed and one of the six hazards included is tsunami. ERC2-Biological 8.4.1 -Implement best management practice plans X X Ongoing As applicable,zoning entitlements Resources and National Pollution Discharge Elimination Plans include a condition of approval requiring NPDES plans to be submitted to and approved by Public Works prior to issuance of building permits and/or grading permits. Staff is continuously developing and implementing Best Management Practices where appropriate for both new and existing development as well as city owned 1 properties. The City installed seven gross pollutant separator devices that will remove trash,debris and other particulate matter from the urban storm water runoff at the 12 fad storm drain outlets that discharge i^ onto the City's beaches. GAPLANNING\Flood\Flood Mgmt Plan12003-04\2003-2004 annual review matrix(July 27,2004).doc page 7 July 1, 2003—June 30, 2004 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities Y z > m o 0 J a V m CN C Cd) U rJ CL a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status 8.4.2-Investigate and install in-line wetlands in X Ongoing Several potential areas have been drainage courses wherever feasible identified in the City. Staff is working with County,Army Corps,OCWD and environmental non-profit organizations to evaluate feasibility and funding. Partial funding has been obtained from the State for Talbert Lake diversion project. Environmental engineer hired to lead this activity. 8.4.3-Prohibit filling of wetlands except as allowed X Ongoing Filling of the Waterfront residential by the General Plan wetland parcel at Beach and Pacific Coast Highway was prohibited as part of the development project. The wetland parcel is owned by the Redevelopment Agency and has a conservation easement in place. 8.4.4—Encourage the State to maintain the coastal X Ongoing Letter sent to Congressman dunes adjacent to the Bolsa Chica wetlands and in Rohrabacher encouraging continued the Huntington Beach wetlands to better protect the beach replenishment funding by the .PIV, areas from storm surges federal government. `° 8.4.5—Continue the Coastal Conservation District X Ongoing There was no change to Coastal zoning on the wetlands Conservation District zoning on ..J wetlands. EH2-Erosion 8.5.1—Establish building setbacks from all slopes X 2010 Zoning Text Amendment to be i including mesa and bluff edges pursued. 8.5.2—Participate in the bluff(between Goldenwest X Ongoing Army Corps of Engineers completing and Seapoint Streets)erosion study and implement feasibility study by December 2004. recommendations LU14-Open 8.6.1 -Limit construction in existing open space X X Ongoing Beach activity support structures are 1 -' Space areas only to necessary structures such as under construction on south beach area � n GOLANNINGTloofflood Mgmt Plan\2003-04\2003-2004 annual review matrix(July 27,2004).doc page 8 July 1, 2003 —June 30, 2004 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities Y aw o �d c `o ri v E « o c c o 0 E'Z v E d FL u m �N Ew d v E V U Q Q Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status restrooms,picnic shelters between Huntington and First St. through fall of 2004. 8.6.2—Evaluate the possibility of the City X Ongoing Quarterly meetings are held between purchasing surplus school sites to allow playfields the school districts.and City to discuss to remain as open areas and provide for floodwater use of school properties. However,the retention areas City currently does not have funding to purchase surplus school sites. HCR1 -Historical 8.7.1 -Encourage property owners to floodproof X Ongoing Letters sent June 2004. Resources historical structures 8.7.2-Encourage property owners of historical X Ongoing Letters sent June 2004. structures to maintain adequate flood insurance C GAPLANNING\PlooMlood Mgmt Plan\2003-04L003-2004 annual review matrix(July 27,2004).doc page 9 �t � �. _ :,_ � �,. � - x i F t; a � � s r _ 1- - x � � - i n x, .... ,±'� .._'s ` ' � _. _ �.`.._..._ ... _. .. ...,a .,......:: ..... '"--;: �.. ,..x�: ... .::,a.. ��1.�.. ' r ATTACHMENT NO. 2 EXCERPT FROM COUNTY OF ORANGE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS 7-YEAR PLAN (As of January 2004) Fiscal CK h.' r Location $.Estimafe °Year Y fr : 2004-2005 C05 2,600 ft. downstream of Graham to 10,160,000 upstream of Warner 2004-2005 D01 Magnolia to Indianapolis Cathodic 1,750,000 Protection rustproofing) 2005-2006 C05 Upstream of Warner to Edwards 6,750,000 2007-2008 C05 Edwards to Goldenwest 4,500,000 2007-2008 C05 Confluence with C06 to Beach 5,200,000 Total 28,360,000 D01 — Huntington Beach flood control channel C05 — East Garden Grove Wintersburg flood control channel (The first year projects are for budgeting purposes. The subsequent years are subject to funding and prioritization.) GAPLANNING\Flood\Flood Mgmt Plan\2003-04\OCFCD 7 year plan update(2004).doc RCA ROUTING SHEET INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Planning SUBJECT: Accept Flood Manangement Plan Annual Review COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 7, 2004 RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Attached Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) (Signed in full by the City Attome Not Applicable Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. (Approved as to form by City Attome Not Applicable Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attome Not Applicable Financial Impact Statement Unbud et, over $5,000 Not Applicable Bonds If applicable) Not Applicable Staff Report If applicable) Not Applicable Commission, Board or Committee Report If applicable) Not Applicable Find in s/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not Applicable EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS REVIEWED RETURNED FORWARDED Administrative Staff Assistant City Administrator Initial City Administrator Initial City Clerk EXPLANATION FOR RETURN OF ITEM: (Belowp. For Only) RCA Author: HZ:SH:MBB:RR