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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAccept Annual Review of the Flood Management Plan (FMP) and Council/Agency Meeting Held: Deferred/Continued to: `Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied 6eptA7 C" er ' Sign ure Council Meeting Date: September 6, 2005 Department ID Number: PL05-29 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR ACTION SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS o SUBMITTED BY: PENS ��CBRETH-GATT, Clty Administrator PREPARED BY: ROSS CRANMER, Actin Director of Planning i�^^ 9 9 T J> 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 and activities to mitigate flood damage. The update covers the period from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 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, 2005. 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 6, 2005 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL05-29 Planninq Commission Action on Auqust 9, 2005: THE MOTION MADE BY SCANDURA, SECONDED BY HORGAN, 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: SCANDURA, RAY, LIVENGOOD, BURNETT, DWYER, HORGAN 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. PL05-29 FMP AR -2- 8/17/2005 8:47 AM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: September 6, 2005 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL05-29 C. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND RECOMMENDATION: On August 9, 2005 the Planning Commission considered the annual review of the FMP as a non-public hearing item. The Planning Commission asked a few questions regarding several activities in the FMP including the status of drainage improvements citywide, with particular focus on the southeast portion of the city, and how projects are prioritized and funded. The Planning Commission then voted to accept the annual review and forward it to the City Council with three modifications incorporated in Attachment No. 1. 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, 2004 through June 30, 2005. An update to various sections of the FMP is also identified below. Section 5.6 — Protective Measures in Effect or Under Construction County Projects During the past twelve months the County continued improvements to the Huntington Beach flood control channel located in the southeastern part of the City to make it 100-year flood compliant. The County will then apply for a map amendment within the next few months. It is anticipated that the final FEMA determination on the map amendment request will take at least one year. Completion of the remaining unimproved segments of the East Garden Grove Wintersburg flood control channel 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 portions of the East Garden Grove Wintersburg channel within the city are scheduled for approximately $34,600,000 in improvements over the next five years. Local Projects Several local projects have continued to progress. The Public Works Department completed the design of the first phase of the Michael Drive/Slater Avenue storm drain project in fiscal year 04/05. Construction was recently completed on the Alabama Street storm drain between Atlanta and Joliet. Lastly, the Master Plan of Drainage Update was adopted by the City Council in early 2005. PL05-29 FMP AR -3- 8/17/2005 8:47 AM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: September 6, 2005 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL05-29 Section 5.7 - Fiscal Impact The Capital Improvement Programs for 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 include several projects that will reduce flooding impacts. Their current status is as follows: SOURCE • COST Residential sidewalk, curb, and gutter Gas tax NA 4,250,000 replacement construction Talbert Lake Diversion (conceptual Grants NA 390,000 stud Alabama Street storm drain Grants 2,500,000 NA construction Michael Drive storm drain (design) CDBG 1 370,000 NA Meredith storm drain (design) Grants/General Fund NA 150,000 Flood Insurance According to the National Flood Insurance Program the number of flood insurance policies and amount of insurance premiums paid citywide remain steady as follows: May 2003 March 2004 April 2005 Number of Policies 11,1721 10,421 10,399 Amount of Premiums $5,347,398 $5,266,821 $5,664,503 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. PL05-29 FMP AR -4- 8/17/2005 8:47 AM REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: September 6, 2005 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL05-29 Attachment(s): NumberCity Clerk's Page • . 1 2004-2005 Annual Review Matrix 2 Excerpt from the County of Orange Flood Control Projects 7-Year Plan (As of January 2005) RCA Author: Ricky Ramos/Mary Beth Broeren PL05-29 FMP AR -5- 8/17/2005 8:47 AM sa- i I TT CT;' :` 3 NP � u pdates since the last annuallrevtew-areshown as�folEows' - 1 Staff updates'�bold'and underlined' 2 Pla.hu g Commission requested updates ,bold,underlined,and highlighted ATTACHMENT NO. 1 - July 1, 2004— June 30, 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities Y z > � o �W C 00 ii :5 @ v w c C C) 7 J a+ N O E y d v m C to C 2� o E E v U (L 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. In 2003-04 the City protection plans worked 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 i' damage and provide technical information information to the public. Fire staff continues flood preparedness education throughout the year to neighborhoods, =` schools,and businesses. 8.1.5-Continue to update,distribute,and provide X X X Ongoing Up-to-date flood protection materials 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 G:\PLANNING\Flood\Flood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\2004-2005 annual review matrix(090605).doc page I July 1, 2004— June 30, 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities Y d > 0 o � d C O LL, c - J y o E (L v m cN c T Ecn O 3 E E U U a a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status over 15,000 property owners fall of 2004. 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. 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. 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 street/engineering divisions as well as County,State and Federal agencies. Administration and Public Works staff work through League q4, of Cities City Managers and the Orange County Council of Governments in pursuing common goals in the area of flood control. u � 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 2005; presently City is rated Class 7 _ which allows flood insurance to HB property owners and residents with a reduction up to 15%on the premium. City continues to implement all FEMA " design regulations on new development and substantial improvements. 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 GAPLANNINGTloodTlood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\2004-2005 annual review matrix(090605).doc page 2 July 1, 2004—June 30, 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities o C O LL C w V C C V 3 n N d N U E N CL v m 'C (n •C E cn 3 E E U U CL a Q Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status City's Emergency Management Plan, in particular, constantly monitor the weather and any 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 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 graduates CERT and RACES 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. Raising of street closure due to flooding PCH where it crosses the inlet proposed as part of the Bolsa Chica restoration would reduce chances for PCH to flood near inlet. The i unmodified portionsaflPCH rift contiii a to be°subject to fEWdi M U3-Storm 8.2.1 -Upgrade the City's flood control system X October 2020 Design completed on phase one of Drainage (storm drains,catch basins, pump stations,and the Michael Drive/Slater Avenue channels)to current FEMA standards(100-year storm drain protect in FY 04/05. �.y flood)and concentrate on the repetitive flood areas Construction completed on the �✓ first Alabama Street storm drain between Atlanta and Joliet Avenues in FY '' 04/05. Design to begin on the GAPLANNINGTloodTlood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\2004-2005 annual review matrix(090605).doc page 3 July 1, 2004—June 30, 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities Cn (n 13) z ; U) C yN e IC 7 J H w E a V In EU) o 0 Ein _ c E E U U a Q a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status Meredith storm drain upgrade proiect in FY 05/06. The City has placed funding for storm water infrastructure on its federal funding agenda for 2004105. €F64 Cats a so 6— tinues tt','evatuat needed flood°contfot iirfprovemenfs ci `idet 8.2.2-Quarterly the City Council shall lobby the X By January City Council adopted resolution 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. 1m"rouem ntsto f WMun n n a h ahs'" - ct'anndts<In iWutheas#HBibi%(d comWeted ART in fit',t apptvi66for a map k ffient n�ritJ'i►n=,tFia�;�ztfew mai'i[t EFhs MA . f�tet'ntti�i�i�tin,aaticEii� a takeak le as` 8.2.3-Evaluate existing street conditions for X January 2010 Design of Underhill Street replacement and/or installation of facilities to allow improvements and storm drain proper conveyance of storm flows to the city's flood started in FY 04/05. Other streets will control systems 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. At a minimum, all City-owned flood control channels are inspected twice a year and cleaned if needed. At a minimum,all catch basins are inspected yearly and cleaned if needed. G:\PLANNING\Flood\Flood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\2004-2005 annual review matrix(090605).doc page 4 July 1, 2004 — June 30, 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities Y tm Z' > � o �d u m y 0 E a> E E E co U U (L a a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status 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 was completed in FY 04/05. control system 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 floodwater mitigation and Federal levels to help 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 restore wetlands between Newland St. and the Santa Ana River. OWNS eta -_eons w .ram ` acguirin�tthfclt�p�$,aer Caltrans dwrr 'al np PC rwrthi • �henexfn30days 't aaretlG Rive side�praderEnear Brookhurst andiRtH In abou#one Year and 46r ] acre caitraffi- ertX negr Beaeh'� andTl?Gf niabotut two year5'� f.. 8.2.7-Evaluate and upgrade open areas,e.g., X Ongoing Good Shepherd Cemetery has been Meadowlark Golf Course,Central Park,Good conditioned to construct on-site Shepherd Cemetery to eliminate offsite drainage detention and drainage facilities to and subsequent impact to private property. replace the removal of the existing drainage swales. As of July 2005, Good Shepherd has not submitted any plans for review. 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. v' G:\PLANNFNG\Flood\Flood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\2004-2005 annual review matrix(090605).doc page 5 July 1, 2004—June 30, 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities -hez > � �� •C lL - C1 .2 C C V p E a m y� y U Eu) �_ E E E v U a a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status 8.2.9-Pursue funding from County, State and X X Ongoing The City is developing projects that Federal agencies would utilize a$900,000 EPA Grant for sto�an -sewer it»a�ovemerits'� 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. In 2003-04 the City in conjunction with Fountain Valley and the school districts prepared 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. '74 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 approved it March 20, 2004. It includes tsunami response procedures. The HB EOC is working with the County of Orange to develop a countywide comprehensive Tsunami Response S GAPLANNING\Flood\Flood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\2004-2005 annual review matrix(090605).doc page 6 July 1, 2004—June 30, 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities 0 Vl N 0 i!' 0 0 C = 0 . L 0 .0 'C C U_ 'O a.. — U w, C C U C - M Z to 7 7.— J y d r O E (L U m ACn w U E(n 73 _ c :3 E E V U IL a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status Plan anticipated to be completed in October 2005. 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 was developed and one of the six hazards included is tsunami. The City Council,State OES,and FEMA have approved the plan. The EOC is conducting a tsunami education campaign. 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 properties. Pace G�was find'I n' 0��udyA3osslbte area yruie gualityiprauetnents. ' 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 —1 GAPLANNING\Flood\Flood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\2004-2005 annual review matrix(090605).doc page 7 July 1, 2004—June 30, 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities 0) M d CM Z. d tN C C Je tL C p > C.1 0 C _C (1) .0 •� p f' t6 7 J N a) w p E.-d a. V m EN An0 Eco _ c :, E E U a a a Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status drainage courses wherever feasible 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 Gt3nce�u . Consultant anticipated to be hired in a couple of months to start design and feasibility study. 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 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 wetlands. EH2-Erosion 8.5.1 —Establish building setbacks from all slopes X 2010 Zoning Text Amendment to be including mesa and bluff edges pursued. man M. 8.5.2—Participate in the bluff(between Goldenwest X Ongoing Army Corps of Engineers completed and Seapoint Streets)erosion study and implement feasibility study in December 2004 recommendations and concluded that they would not Z� pursue the project. , LU14-Open 8.6.1 -Limit construction in existing open space X X Ongoing Only beach activity support structures Space areas only to necessary structures such as were constructed on south beach area QP GAPLANNING\PloodTlood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\2004-2005 annual review matrix(090605).doe page 8 July 1, 2004— June 30, 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW Flood Management Plan Recommended Activities Y z > La o0 d N U E m a m A cn A E en E E 3 ti a ' Goal Activity Responsible Department Schedule Status Space restrooms,picnic shelters between Huntington and First St. 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. k Ci retention areas Council considered an moulga +4uuust1'S2UD5-#ci"y �nS£acces at the�UVa�dlpwtssctoot situ 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 M. b S GAPLANNINGTloodTlood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\2004-2005 annual review matrix(090605).doc page 9 3 3 M'E T� H 3 ATTACHMENT NO. 2 EXCERPT FROM COUNTY OF ORANGE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS 7-YEAR PLAN (As of January 2005) Fiscat , Channel r L`'ocat�on x $ t i MY,a 4' Es r to x z 2005-2006 5 2,600 ft. downstream of Graham to 8,000,000 upstream of Graham 2006-2007 C05 Upstream of Graham to Warner 13,500,000 2008-2009 C05 Warner to Springdale 5,100,000 2008-2009 C05 Springdale to Goldenwest 8,000,000 Total 34,600,000 C05 — East Garden Grove Wintersburg flood control channel (First year projects are for budgeting purposes. The subsequent years are subject to funding and prioritization.) GAPLANNING\Flood\Flood Mgmt Plan\2004-05\OCFCD 7 year plan update(2005).doc -mo RCA .ROUTING SHEET INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Planning SUBJECT: Accept Flood Manangement Plan Annual Review COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 6, 2005 __. AA TTACHMENTS 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 Attorne ) Not Applicable Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. (Approved as to form by City Attorne ) Not Applicable Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorne ) Not Applicable Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, 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 Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not A licable --] EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS REVIEWED RETURNED''' FOR RDED Administrative Staff Assistant City Administrator Initial City Administrator Initial City Clerk ( ) EXPLANATION FOR RETURN OF ITEM: (BelowOnly) RCA Author: RC:SH:MBB:RR