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Home My WebLink About1992-07-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - RESO 92-132 FLOOD HAZARD (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: July 14, 1992 AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be pre en b Lvnn M. Harris SUBJECT: Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. Resolution No. 92-132 DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND: As a result of heavy rains in Southern California during the Winter of 1992, a Presidential disaster declaration was issued for the counties. of Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties on February 25, 1992. This declaration was a necessary preliminary action to allow counties and local jurisdictions to apply for and receive Federal disaster aid funding. Subsequently, the State of California, counties and local governments have been required by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act, to develop and maintain a program to identify recurring flood hazard areas, monitor changes in flooding, and to. implement long-term flood hazard mitigation measures. In this 'regard, the State is required to develop a Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan by August 22, 1992. Correspondingly, local governments are required to develop a local annex plan for inclusion in the State Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: In response, Community Development staff has prepared a City Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan, available for review at the City Clerk's office. The Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan is an organized management tool for flood hazard mitigation planning within the City. It will enable the City to apply for Federal disaster funds for flood control facilities and remedial work. The Plan identifies and prioritizes twenty-nine (29) projects which.. will substantially reduce or eliminate flood or mudflow hazards. Three basic types of projects are identified: Drainage improvement projects identified in the City's five year Capital Improvement Program, road improvements identified within the Capital Improvement Program, and mudflow or geologic hazard areas. A copy of the Table of Contents is attached. Environmental review .of the City's proposed Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan indicates that the Plan is Categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Sections 15307 and 15308, actions taken by regulatory agencies for the protection of natural resources and the environment. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 92-132, approving the Categorical Exemption for the project, and approving the City Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. 2. Direct staff to submit the City Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan to the State Office of Emergency Services for inclusion in the State Flood Hazard Plan. ATTACHMENTS: -- - 1. Table of Contents Adopted. -7--1 4 9a2 2. Resolution No. 92-132 1' �� Agen�da ltem; isii aa" RESOLUTION NO. 92-132 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING THE CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE CITY FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: a. On February 25, 1992, a presidential declaration for public and private disaster aid was made following the major flooding and damage in the counties of Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura, in the State of California. b. As a condition for receiving Federal disaster aid, Section 409 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act requires the State, counties, and local governments, to develop and maintain a program to identify flood hazards, monitor changes in flooding, and to develop and implement measures for reducing recurring flood damage. C. To comply with the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, the State of California is required to develop a hazard mitigation plan for floods, and local jurisdictions are required to prepare an annex plan to the State Flood Hazard Plan. d. The City has developed a Flood Hazard.Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Guidelines for The Development of Local Government Annexes to the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, and intends to_use the Plan to request Federal .funds to mitigate local recurring flood hazards identified in the local plan. e. The Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan is determined to. be a project per the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and has been reviewed pursuant to its provisions. The project is Categorically Exempt per CEQA Sections 15307 and 15308 (Actions proposed by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources and the Environment). SECTION 2. Based upon the above findings of fact and upon studies and investigations made on behalf of the City Council, the City Council further finds as follows: a. At its meeting of July 14, 1992, the City Council considered the staff report, and the Categorical Exemption prepared for the proposed Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. b. Environmental review of the Plan indicates that it does not have the potential to adversely effect the environment or resources under the protection of the California Department of Fish and Game, and no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of the approval and implementation of the Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. c. Individual flood control improvement projects shall be subject to additional CEQA review as they are planned; proposed, and constructed in the future per standard City practices. d. A Categorical Exemption has been prepared for the project based on the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15307 15308. e. ANotice of Exemption will be posted with the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for a 30 day review period in compliance with CEQA requirements. SECTION 3. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby determines that; a. The Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan is consistent with the City's General Plan, and other plans, policies, standards; and regulations previously adopted by the City Council, and complies with the requirements for local annexation plans to the State Flood. Hazard Mitigation Plan. b. The Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan will not have a significant impact on the environment, or on resources under the protection of the California Department of Fish and Game, and individual projects .listed therein shall be reviewed individually as they are prepared in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California as follows: a. The City Council hereby approves the Categorical Exemption prepared for the project. b. The City Council hereby approves the Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan in compliance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July . 1992. Jill Klajic, Mayor ATTEST: Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) as CITY OF SANTA CLARITA) I, Donna M. Grindey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 14th day of July 1992 by the following vote of Council• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page No. SECTION I SUMMARY/PURPOSE I - 2 SECTION II FLOOD HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & EVALUATION 3 - 9 FEMA Guideline Requirements 3 Flood & Erosion Hazard Areas 3 - 4 Landslide, Geologic & Mudflow Hazard Areas 4 - 6 Hydrological Assessment & Hydraulic Conditions 6 - 7 Hydrometeorological Characteristics 7 - 8 Risk Assessment 8 - 9 Exhibits; Maps & Tables SECTION III DISASTER DECLARATION INFORMATION 10 - 12 FEMA Guideline Requirements 10 Cause 10 Authority 10 - 12 Damage Statistics 12 Exhibits, Location Maps & Photos SECTION IV HAZARD PREVENTION & HAZARD MANAGEMENT POLICIES 13 - 14 FEMA Guideline Requirements 13 City Ordinances and Regulations 13 - 14 Design Standards & FEMA Compliance 14 Exhibits SECTION V HAZARD MITIGATION & DAMAGE REDUCTION PROGRAMS 15 - 16 FEMA Guideline Requirements 15 Specific Projects 15 Drainage Structures 15 Road Improvements 16 Geologic & Mudflow Areas 16 Public Awareness & Warning Systems 16 Exhibits SECTION VI CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES & PROGRAMS 17 - 20 FEMA Guideline Requirements 17 Los Angeles County Flood Control District 17 Emergency PreparednessCoordinator 17 Emergency Preparedness Plan 18 General Plan - Safety Element 18 - 20 Santa Clara River Plan 20 Exhibits SECTION VII PLAN IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING, & UPDATING 21 - 22 FEMA Guideline Requirements 21 Implementation of Policies 21 Implementation of Recommendations & Programs 21 Implementation of the Emergency Plan 21 Implementation of the Safety Element 22