REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Acting Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Chris Tanio, Principal Civil Engineer
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Approve and authorize execution of a Cooperative Agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District for the East Garden Grove-Wintersburg Channel Flood Wall Improvements at Warner Avenue, Springdale Street, and Edwards Street Bridges
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Statement of Issue:
Approval of an agreement is requested between the City of Huntington Beach (City) and the Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) to clarify roles and responsibilities as they related to the East Garden Grove-Wintersburg Channel Flood Wall Improvements project. OCFCD, as the lead agency submitted a Cooperative Agreement to the City, specifying funding, construction, and maintenance commitments between both agencies.
Financial Impact:
None. OCFCD is responsible for funding 100% of improvements related to the construction of the bridge flood walls in accordance with the contract documents. The City is currently responsible for maintenance and operation of the bridges. When OCFCD completes the project, the City will continue to be responsible for any post-construction maintenance within City right-of-way. Therefore, no additional costs are anticipated.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Cooperative Agreement Between Orange County Flood Control District and City of Huntington Beach for Funding, Construction, and Maintenance of the East Garden Grove-Wintersburg Channel (C05) Bridges at Warner Avenue, Springdale Street, and Edwards Street Improvements Project."
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Alternative Action(s):
Deny approval of the Cooperative Agreement, which would result in stalling the project.
Analysis:
In April 2023, OCFCD completed flood control improvements at the East Garden Grove-Wintersburg Channel (EGG...
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