HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-29-15 Drainage & Flooding Committee Meeting
VACANTCHUCK ENGELKENCHUCK ENGELKEN
CHAIRMANMEMBER
MIKE CLAUSENDARYL LEONARD
VICE CHAIRMANMEMBER
JAY MARTINDANNY EARP
MEMBERALTERNATE
CITY OF LA PORTE DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMMITTEECITY OF LA PORTE DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDAMEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Drainage and Flooding Committee of the City Council of Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Drainage and Flooding Committee of the City
Council of
the City of La Porte, to be held June 29, 2015, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont the City of La Porte, to be held June 29, 2015, in the City Hall Council Chambers,
604 W. Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 5:00 PM to consider the following items of business.Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 5:00 PM to consider the following items of business.
1.Call to orderCall to order
2.AuthorizationsAuthorizations
(a)Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the Drainage and Flooding Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the Drainage and Flooding
Committee Meeting held on March 30, 2015 Committee Meeting held on March 30, 2015 -- S. Harris S. Harris
3.Staff ReportsStaff Reports
(a)Discussion of Drainage Project in the City of La Porte Discussion of Drainage Project in the City of La Porte -- B. Eng B. Eng
(b)Discussion of Drainage Concerns in the City of La Porte Discussion of Drainage Concerns in the City of La Porte -- B. Eng B. Eng
4.Set date for next Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting Set date for next Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting -- B. Eng B. Eng
5.Committee Member CommentsCommittee Member Comments-- Matters appearing on agenda; Recognition of community Matters appearing on agenda; Recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual members, city employees, and upcoming events; Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information or existing policy information or existing policy -- Engelken, Leonard, Earp, Martin and Clausen Engelken, Leonard, Earp, Martin and Clausen
6.AdjournAdjourn
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte
will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees,
requests should be received
24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
Councilmembers may attend in numbers constituting a quorum. This is a Drainage and Flooding Committee Councilmembers may attend in numbers constituting a quorum. This is a Drainage and
Flooding Committee
Meeting at which there will be no deliberation or formal action taken by City Council as a governmental body.Meeting at which there will be no deliberation or formal action taken by
City Council as a governmental body.
CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the June 29, 2015, agenda of items to be considered by the Drainage and Flooding Committee was I certify that a copy of the June 29, 2015, agenda of items to
be considered by the Drainage and Flooding Committee was
placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on June 25, 2015.placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on June 25, 2015.
Sharon Harris, Assistant City SecretarySharon Harris, Assistant City Secretary
MIKE CLAUSEN
Chairman
DARYL LEONARD
Member
JAY MARTIN
Vice-Chairman
DANNY EARP
Alternate Member
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Member
MINUTES OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMMITTEE
March 30, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015,
The Drainage and Flooding Committee of the City of La Porte met on at the
5:00 p.m
City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at . to consider the
following items of business:
1. Call to Order
Vice-Chairman Mike Clausen called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. The following members of the
Drainage and Flooding Committee were present: Councilmembers Chuck Engelken, Daryl Leonard,
Jay Martin and Danny Earp. Staff Present: Traci Leach, Tim Tietjens, Sharon Harris and Bob Eng.
2.
Authorizations
(a)
Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the Drainage and Flooding Committee
Meeting held on January 16, 2012 S. Harris
Committee Member Engelken moved to approve the minutes as presented. Committee Member
MOTION PASSED.
Leonard seconded.
Ayes: Vice Chairman Clausen and Committee members Engelken,
Martin, Leonard and Alternate Member Earp
Nays: None
Absent: None
(b)
Consider appointing a Chairman of the City of La Porte Drainage and Flooding Committee S.
Harris
Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris presented a summary.
Committee Member Engelken moved to appoint Vice-Chairman Clausen to Chairman and Member
Martin as Vice-Chairman of the Drainage and Flooding Committee. Committee Member Leonard
MOTION PASSED.
seconded.
Ayes: Vice-Chairman Clausen and Committee members Engelken,
Martin, Leonard and Alternate Member Earp
Nays: None
Absent: None
3. Staff Reports
(a)
Discussion of Drainage Projects in the City of La Porte B. Eng
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Drainage and Flooding Committee Minutes
City Engineer/ Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided a summary for discussion of Drainage
Projects and Administrative Drainage Projects in the City of La Porte.
F216 Phase II Watershed Improvements .)
City Engineer/Inspection Services Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the F216 Phase II
Vice-Chairman Martin asked the timeline for completion of the project. Mr. Eng responded he does not
have a completion date and will have to advise the Committee at a later date.
N. P Street Culvert Replacement Project
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the N. P Street Culvert
Replacement Project. Alternate Member Earp asked how long it will take to
maintenance easement on the east side of the existing ditch as per the request of Harris County Flood
Control District. Mr. Eng responded a purchase order has been received recently and it will be done
within the next two weeks.
N. D Street to Sens Road Ditch De-Silting Project
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the N. D Street to Sens
Road Ditch De-Silting project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
Browning/Golden Drainage Improvements Project
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the Browning/Golden
Drainage Improvements Project. Committee Member Leonard asked after re-grading the ditch and
replacing culverts to facilitate drainage to N. P Street are there any foreseeable downstream or flooding
problems with additional water flow in the area. Mr. Eng responded he does not anticipate any issues.
D Street Ultimate Outfall Project
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the D Street Ultimate Outfall
Project. Committee Member Martin asked if there are any plans for the empty acreage surrounding the
project. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens responded the City has plans to partner with
Trees for Houston and plant trees along the D Street ditch.
TX Dot/Broadway Remote Maintenance Contract
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the TX Dot/Broadway
Remote Maintenance Contract. Committee Member Martin asked if the culverts will be replaced. Mr.
Eng responded yes. Committee Member Martin requested staff to investigate the process of filling the
ditch from Pine Bluff south to Bayside Dr., and report back to the Committee.
CLP Bulkhead
Page 2 of 4
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Drainage and Flooding Committee Minutes
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the CLP Bulkhead at Happy
Harbor. Committee Member Martin asked the total length of the waterfront property. Planning and
Development Director Tim Tietjens responded roughly 300 or more feet not including Klein Retreat or
any other property south.
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S. 3 Street Project (Fairmont to Main)
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City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the S. 3 Street (Fairmont
to Main) Project. Chairman Clausen asked the expected completed date for the project. Public Works
Director Dave Mick responded the end of summer 2015.
W. D Street Channel Improvements.
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the W. D Street Channel
Improvements Project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
W. D Street Channel Protection
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the W. D Street Channel
Protection Project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
F101 Drainage Channel (at Pipeline Corridor)
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the F101 Drainage Channel
(at Pipeline Corridor) Project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
Brookglen Detention Basins
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the Brookglen Detention
Basins Project.
Committee member Engelken asked for an update on the Brookglen Buy-Outs. Planning and
Development Director Tim Tietjens responded all of the section in Gladewyne Court has been sold with
the exception of one lot, and roughly thirteen other lots remaining north and south of Oakhaven; south
of Ashwyne and east of Somerton. Committee member Engelken commented the maintenance issue of
lots not being mowed by Harris County Flood Control District still exist and advised he has heard from
several citizens regarding the issue. Committee member Engelken also commented he has concerns
with Harris County Flood Control not and
directed staff to send a letter to the Department of Justice. In addition, Committee member Engelken
advised a homeowner at 3315 would like to install a fence at their expense on Harris County Flood
Control property in order to keep their property from being vandalized. Public Works Director Dave Mick
advised he will contact Harris County Precinct 2 regarding the Interlocal Agreement for eight (8)
mowing cycles to the Brookglen Subdivision parcels owned and maintained by Harris County Flood
Control District.
Chairman Clausen agreed with Committee member Engelken and directed staff to add an item to a
future City Council meeting to discuss sending a letter to the Justice Department regarding
maintenance concerns of the Brookglen Buy-Out lots.
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Sens Road Reconstruction
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the Sens Road
Reconstruction. Committee member Leonard asked if the relocation of utility lines are near completion.
Mr. Eng responded he will get a projection date for completion and report back.
Pedestrian Bridge at Lakes at Fairmont Greens
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the Pedestrian Bridge at
Lakes at Fairmont Greens Project. Vice-Chairman Martin asked when the bridge is scheduled to arrive
for construction. Mr. Eng responded he will confirm the arrival date for the bridge.
MS4 Permit
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the MS4 Permit.
There were no questions from Committee Members.
4. Set date for next Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting
Chairman Clausen advised the Committee members they need to meet on a regular basis and asked
how often they wished to begin meeting. The Committee members agreed to meet quarterly and set the
next meeting date tentatively for June 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
5. Committee Comments
Chairman Clausen and Committee member Engelken thanked City Engineer/ Inspection Service
Manager Bob Eng for the update on Drainage Projects.
6Adjourn
.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sharon Harris, Assistant City Secretary
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Passed and approved on this 29 day of June 2015.
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Chairman, Mike Clausen
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REQUEST FOR DRAINAGE COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR DRAINAGE COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
June 29, 2015June 29, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/AN/A
Bob EngBob EngSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Planning & DevelopmentPlanning & Development
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1. Drainage Projects Listing Drainage Projects Listing
2. Vicinity Map of Drainage Projects Vicinity Map of Drainage Projects
3. Individual Drainage Project Locations Individual Drainage Project Locations
SUMMARYSUMMARY
Staff is providing an update of drainage projects for the Drainage Committee discussion. A table of the drainage Staff is providing an update of drainage projects for the Drainage Committee
discussion. A table of the drainage
projects is attached as well as exhibits for each listing. After presentation of the report, staff will be available to projects is attached as well as exhibits for each listing. After
presentation of the report, staff will be available to
answer any questions the Committee may have.answer any questions the Committee may have.
Action Required:Action Required:
Receive update of drainage projects.Receive update of drainage projects.
Approved for Drainage Committee AgendaApproved for Drainage Committee Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
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REQUEST FOR DRAINAGE COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR DRAINAGE COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
June 29, 2015June 29, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/AN/A
Bob EngBob EngSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Planning & DevelopmentPlanning & Development
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
SUMMARYSUMMARY
This request provides members of the Drainage and Flooding Committee an opportunity to discuss any concerns This request provides members of the Drainage and Flooding Committee an opportunity
to discuss any concerns
they may have related to drainage citythey may have related to drainage city--wide. Staff will be available to answer any questions the Committee may wide. Staff will be available
to answer any questions the Committee may
have.
Action Required:Action Required:
Discuss city-wide drainage concerns.wide drainage concerns.
Approved for Drainage Committee AgendaApproved for Drainage Committee Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate