06-03-09 Drainage and Flooding Committee minutes

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Cheryl Westmoreland - Sycamore St. - Ms. Westmoreland asked for additional time for the Fairmont Homeowner's Association to have time to review the report. Brian Moore - 511 S. Utah - Mr. Moore noted flooding at Utah and D has only been a problem in the past two years. He noted he thinks the storm sewer may be stopped up and asked the City to check it out. 4. Receive report from Klotz and Associates on Fairmont Park East and Brookglen Drainage Study. Gary Struzick of Klotz and Associates provided the committee with an overview of the report regarding Fairmont Park East and Brookglen Subdivision Drainage. Mr. Struzick informed the committee they were recommending Alternative 3 as the best solution for the Fairmont Park East Subdivision. Mr. Struzick informed the committee that they recommend working with the Harris County Flood Control to determine the best solution for the Brookglen area. Since this ditch does not belong to the City, Harris County Flood Control should absorb the costs. Committee Member Engelken noted concerns with additional study time and noted he would like these issues to be resolved quickly. He further noted he felt we needed to contact Judge Emmitt and Sylvia Garcia. 5. Administrative Reports Assistant City Manager John Joerns provided a report on questions that were asked by Committee Member Moser. Public Works Director Steve Gillett informed the committee that he would be providing the monthly Drainage Report to Council Monday, June 8, 2009. The committee had additional questions for Mr. Gillett. Chairman Mosteit requested staff bring forward the fill dirt ordinance for review to address the runoff of silt from properties that were filled. Public Works Director Steve Gillett stated this was going to be reviewed with the upcoming Storm Water Ordinance required by the Phase 1/ permit through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). John Randolph with Harris County Flood Control District advised the F101-06 project is moving forward. In addition the channels for pipelines from Valleybrook are being looked at for improvements. Desilting from Valleyview to Lomax School Road will take place in the next two months. Harris County Flood Control has reviewed the city's Master Drainage Plan and comments were provided to Klotz tonight. Chairman Mosteit requested the status on drainage on L Street. Harris County Representative John Saavedra reported on the four items he was asked about at the previous meeting. Desilting on Fairmont Parkway will begin this week or early next week.