07-11-11 Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting

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Committee member Zemanek asked questions as to cost, and the restriction is at the Battleground Estates project at "P" Street and asked whether the 48 inch pipe would alleviate the current problems. He also inquired as to the cost to move water in the direction it is currently moving in reference to the redirection of F101 -06. City Engineer Garza commented gravity is the best direction rather than redirecting the flow. He asked whether the problem was getting water out of the Shady River sub - division or if it was "tidal" influenced. Alternate Member Leonard voiced his concerns with the redirection of water flow from F101 -06. He said that this may create additional problems to those that currently exist in this area and could reverse some of the improvements that have already been made. He is also concerned with a possible detention pond placed in the area that is currently used for parking area during events at the Lomax Rodeo Arena, which would adversely affect the entire city. Danny Earp, 1827 Lomax School Rd., addressed the Drainage and Flooding Committee suggesting it would be best to use money to resolve the issue rather than for an Engineering Survey. Mike Cobb, 109 Summer Winds Dr., addressed the Drainage and Flooding Committee with concerns of the proposal and the effects on the parking space at Lomax Arena during events. Joe Smith, 10802 North H Street, addressed the Drainage and Flooding Committee with concerns of pipelines and requested water not be redirected the opposite direction, but to use gravity to send it to the Bay. The Drainage and Flooding Committee directed staff to exclude the proposal and to work on other alternatives and come back with another plan regarding Northwest Park Diversion Basin (Redirection of F101 -06). Committee member Engelken commented there have been too many studies, and it is now time to resolve the issues. City Engineer Julian Garza responded he is not proposing to do work that has already be done and informed drainage studies have to be performed before Harris County Flood Control District will provide assistance. Committee member Engelken responded he had heard the word "study" enough. The Drainage and Flooding Committee directed staff to not have any more studies done other than the minimum standards to meet with the standards of Harris County Flood Control. City Engineer Garza was directed to postpone the Channel Improvements to B112 project until the next meeting. 4. Set date for next Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting Chairman Mosteit set the next Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting on a date prior to the August 8 City Council Meeting. 5. Committee Comments — The Committee did not have additional comments. 6. Executive Session — There was no executive session. Page 2 of 3 July 11, 2011, Amended Drainage and Flooding Committee Minutes