HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1976/01/13 Item 09CITY OF CHULA VISTA ITEM N0. 9
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT .
FOR MEETING OF: 1 13 75
ITEM TITLE: Resolution #8015 = Endorsing the Telegraph Canyon Creek Flood
Control Program under Consideration by the U. S. Army; Corps of
Engineers
SUBMITTED BY~ Director of Public Works/City Engineer , 9
ITEM EXPLANATION
On October 21, 1975 the Council, by minute action, approved the sttaff report
and recommendations concerning the Corps of Engineers' Telegraph Canyon Creek
Study. Both the Corps of Engineers and County staff were subsequently advised
of the Council's action.
The envisioned project traverses both City of Chula Vista and Cou~ty of San
Diego jurisdictional areas, and so implementation of the plan wil~1 require
the cooperation of both agencies.
Corps of Engineers' policy requires that one local agency be designated as
the sponsor of the project. Such sponsor provides a centralized contact for
the Corps and Coordinates the activities of the various local agencies so as
to facilitate the progress of the project.
Plan "M", endorsed by the Council, involves construction of a lined channel
from Fourth Avenue westerly. Approximately half of the total length will be
in Chula Vista, and half in County of San Diego jurisdiction. Either agency
could logically sponsor the project on the basis of purely physical involve-
ment. However, the County staff has expertise in dealing with the Corps,
which is lacking in the City staff. County experience was gained~in previous
similar projects. An example is the County's sponsorship of the Sweetwater
River Flood Control Project.
(continued on supplemental pale 2)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED
Agreement Resolution x Ordinance Plat Other
Environmental Document; Attached Submitted on
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve resolution.
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
A P P R O V E D
by the
City Cc~_n;;il
COUNCIL ACTION of
Chula Vista, California
dated r/-
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Form A- 113 (Rev 5 - 75)
(Supplemental page 2) Agenda Item 9
A second justification for County sponsorship is the fact that the County
is now or shortly will be sponsoring several similar projects in other
basins within the County. They therefore have well established liaison
channels with the Corps.
Lastly, the County is properly staffed to accomplish the necessary right
of way appraisals, negotiations and acquisitions which will be involved
in this project. The City staff is not qualified to act in such .capacity.
County staff has concurred by letter in the endorsement
recommend that the City Council "adopt a resolution req
to give assurances required by the Corps to provide the
necessary for the construction of the project." County
its intent to subsequently recommend adoption of such a
Board.
of Plan "M". They
uesting the Board
local cooperation
staff has indicated
resolution by the
It is recommended that the City Council approve the subject resolution:
1. Endorsing the Telegraph Canyon Creek Flood Control Program,
Plan "M", which includes construction of channel improveiments
and recreational facilities generally downstream of Fourth
Avenue.
2. Requesting the County Board of Supervisors to give the assurances
required by the Corps to provide the local cooperation necessary
for the construction of the project.
3. Declaring it the Council's policy and intent to enter into
negotiations with the County prior to actual construction to
determine a mutually equitable apportionment of costs to each
agency for those facilities for which the State or Federal
agencies declare the cost beyond their responsibility.
The Council has, by previous action, approved the concept of Plan.."M".
That action did not constitute a commitment by this agency. Similarly,
the action recommended herein does not constitute a commitment to support,
build or finance the project. Instead, it advises the Board of Suupervisors
of the alternative preferred by the City, and requests that the County
act in the capacity of local sponsor and coordinator. These actipns are
necessary in order to permit the Corps of Engineers to proceed with a more
detailed investigation.
Agency commitments will be requested only after that more detailed in-
vestigation is completed and sufficient facts are made available to justify
action by the agencies.