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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zone 9 Advisory Committee will hold a Regular Meeting at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development Department in Conference Room #1 located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
To participate via Zoom (NON-VOTING MEMBERS and GUESTS ONLY): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82060579052?pwd=SVJvZWg0VUdOYUE0eHl3KzNwMUdBZz09 Call-in information: Dial +1 (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 820 6057 9052, Passcode: 351543
AGENDA
In remembrance of Dave Romero who passed away on March 17, 2022.
At this time, the public may address the Committee on any item not appearing on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. 7. Future agenda items
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 1:30 PM 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 “The purpose of the Zone 9 Advisory Committee: SECTION 1: To advise the County Board of Supervisors concerning all policy decisions relating to Zone 9. The Committee shall determine the needs, desires, and financial capabilities of the property owners in Zone 9 and, upon deliberation, shall convey to the Board of Supervisors their recommendations with respect to the objectives of said zone. SECTION 2: To recommend to the Board of Supervisors specific programs to alleviate and control flood damage within Zone 9 with recognition of the ecological and aesthetic values of the programs. Further, to recommend to the Board of Supervisors other programs within Zone 9 concerning the objects and purposes of the Flood Control District Act. SECTION 3: To recommend methods of financing programs for Zone 9.” – Excerpts from the By-Laws adopted March 1, 2011
FILE: CF 340.180.05Meeting Minutes (DRAFT) – Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Members Present Wayne Peterson, Chairperson, County At-Large Christine Mulholland, Member, City At-Large Carlyn Christianson, Member, City Council Jon Hall, Member, Alternate, County-At-Large Brian Nelson, Member, City Staff
Others Present Cathy Borland, Member of the Public Freddy Otte, City of San Luis Obispo Brendan Clark, County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works (Committee Secretary) Brandon Zuniga, County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works Sarah Crable, County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works Troy Barnhart, County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works Dan Schaaf, Schaaf & Wheeler, Consultant for San Luis Obispo County (East Fork Limited Study)
Wayne Peterson calls the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. Quorum established.
Introductions of attendees.
Motion by: Carlyn Christianson Second by: Christine Mulholland
The Committee adopts AB 361 to hold meeting virtually (5-0-0).
The minutes are hereby amended to reflect that Janet Andrews (alternate) was in attendance at the October 13, 2021, meeting.
Motion by: Carlyn Christianson Second by: Christine Mulholland
The Committee approves the October 13, 2021, meeting minutes as amended, adding Janet Andrews, County-at-Large, Alternate as attending (5-0-0).
This is an update done annually at the last meeting of the year in preparation of the officer elections and membership confirmation during 2022. This is a receive and file item.
Motion by: Carlyn Christianson Second by: Christine Mulholland
There was a discussion of changing the venue for the meeting during 2022, including holding the meeting outdoors. Due to County requirements to meet virtually, the meeting cannot be held inside.
Motion by: Carlyn Christianson Second by: Christine Mulholland
Meeting calendar approved (5-0-0).
County staff, Sarah Crable introduced Dan Schaaf, P.E. from Schaaf and Wheeler, who presented a PowerPoint presentation the hydrology and hydraulics in the area, providing results of the East Fork Limited Study. The presentation covered the long-standing existing conditions that have contributed to flooding in the Buckley Road area. There were questions regarding maintenance of the stream bed. Mr. Schaaf discussed the backwater pooling on private and public property due to the flat topography in the area and dominant flows from the East Fork. This presentation and a recording are posted on the Zone 9 website for review.
Both the City and County GSAs adopted the Groundwater Sustainability Plan at their meeting on December 7, 2022. The consultant is preparing the Annual Report for Water Year 2021 as required by SGMA. The DRAFT Annual Report will be presented at the February 9, 2022, meeting of the Groundwater Sustainability Commission and all will be submitted by the January 2022 deadline to the portal online.
Property appraisals are complete for three (3) properties. The next steps are to seek approval from City Council to begin for negotiations and to secure easements for the bypass channel and removal of structures within the next few months. Permit applications were submitted to the regulatory agencies during the fall and approval is still pending. Once permits are complete, the consultant will begin 95% plans. The earliest the project could be constructed is fall 2023 (tree removal), and work within the creek would occur in the 2024 jurisdictional permit window June - September.
Based on surveys completed, there are not too many downed trees. The new tree contractor is out next week. Keeping an eye on the storm window as precipitation is forecast next week. The City is looking at partnering with Cal Poly to do more research on the success of native vegetation establishment with goat management.
Jon Hall of the Land Conservancy discussed securing access agreements and gave an update on this year’s removal – approximately 80% dead. The low priority areas are estimated at 20 plants; however, they are in yards, not necessary impacting waterways. Next year, the effort is targeting Los Osos Valley Road and the San Luis Obispo Creek (fall 2022)
There are no other reports at this time.
The District is meeting with the City in December 2021 to discuss the review the District has done internally and will report back to the committee in February as development of a draft policy occurs. The District is following up on the matter with the City, hopefully in January.
None.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 2:49 PM
TO:
FROM: Public Works Staff, County of San Luis Obispo
DATE: March 23, 2022
SUBJECT: Agenda Item #4, Officer Elections
Discussion:
The San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) is complete and has been submitted to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for approval. The Water Year 2021 Annual Report for the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin was also submitted to DWR after approval by the GSC at the March 17, 2022 Meeting.
For additional information, please contact: Brandon Zuniga, Water Resources Engineer, San Luis Obispo County, Public Works, [email protected] or (805) 788-2110.
Visit the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin SGMA website for mailing list and updates:
TO:
FROM: Brian Nelson, P.E. Acting City Engineer, City of San Luis Obispo Blaize Uva, Environmental Specialist, Public Works, County of San Luis Obispo
DATE: March 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Agenda Item #5 - Mid-Higuera Flood Control Project Update
Grant Funding Award
DWR Coastal Watershed Flood Risk Reduction Grant ($6,078,707) – Grant Awarded. City staff have met with DWR and will be processing a draft grant funding agreement over the next several months, pending hiring/onboarding of additional engineering and project management resources
Project Design
Wallace Group’s remaining final design scope of work includes:
The City and Wallace group are developing permanent and temporary construction easement exhibits for the project where the project impacts adjacent properties. Hamner-Jewell, the Right of Way consultant, is continuing the appraisal process and will be utilizing easement exhibits for costing the acquisitions. Draft appraisal has been completed for the Madonna Property.
Permits
Each regulatory agency listed below manages a slice of the San Luis Obispo Creek, working within any of the agency jurisdictions will trigger the need for permits. The County of San Luis Obispo (County), in coordination with the City of San Luis Obispo (City), applied for three permits (listed below) on 9/22/21.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 1600 Permit: The County received a seven-page request for information from CDFW in October 2021. This was quite an effort to compile, analyze, and prepare the requested information as the request triggered additional surveys and report preparation. The County completed a response, including supplementary supporting reports, and returned the requested information on 2/18/22. On 3/21/22 an additional request for information was sent to County/City staff. A meeting with CDFW is scheduled for 3/29/22 to discuss the additional request. County staff is currently preparing a response to the 3/21/22 request. The fees were ~$5500 and have been paid.
Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) 404 Permit: On December 2, 2021, the County received a request for information from ACOE. The County has compiled, and returned the requested information to the ACOE on 2/18/22. No additional response has been received from the ACOE. There is a $10 fee for this permit to be paid upon request of the ACOE.
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) 401 Permit: The RWQCB sent the County a request for information on December 28, 2021. The requested information was prepared returned to the agency on 2/18/22. On 3/7/22 an meeting with the RWQCB was held at the project site and the RWQCB requested additional information, which was then provided to the agency on 3/15/22. No additional response has been received from the RWQCB. This was a very expensive permit (~$70k) however all fees have been paid. The fee amount is directly correlated to the project’s impact within the Board’s jurisdiction.
TO:
Freddy Otte, Biologist, Natural Resources, Office of Sustainability, City of San Luis Obispo
DATE: March 25, 2022
SUBJECT: Agenda #5, San Luis Obispo Creek Maintenance Update
The City of San Luis Obispo (City) has acquired property access along San Luis Obispo Creek between the Santa Rosa and Toro Street Bridges along Pacific Street. We have received calls from these locations in the past and now we will begin to see what can be done to improve capacity. We are also looking at property access in Stenner Creek upstream of Chorro St to the Santa Rosa Street Bridge along Lincoln Street. Again, we receive calls from the neighbors there frequently.
The City and County of San Luis Obispo staff had a kick-off meeting to review the East Fork of San Luis Obispo Creek and will be developing an assessment with mapped locations of debris jams and opportunities for maintenance for discussion before implementation.
TO:
Jon Hall, Land Conservancy
DATE: March 31, 2022
SUBJECT: Agenda Item #5, Invasive Plant Removal, Arundo Update
Arundo treatments are complete for the season.
For the month of February, staff are preparing the annual report for the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Aquatic Pesticide Application Plan. In addition, Staff are applying for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Streambed Alteration Agreement to remove the Arundo populations at the Los Osos Valley Road bridge, scheduled for Fall 2022. TO:
Public Works, County of San Luis Obispo
DATE: March 23, 2022
SUBJECT: Agenda Item #5, East Fork Limited Study Update
East Fork Limited Study Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers developed a hydrologic and hydraulic study of the East Fork of San Luis Obispo Creek in the vicinity of Buckley Road and Vachell Lane. The results of the study were presented at the Zone 9 Advisory Meeting on December 8, 2021. A revised DRAFT report and model are being updated after initial staff review. The County will circulate a revised DRAFT report for comment, once available.
County staff continue to collaborate with parallel California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) and FEMA efforts in the area. Our study and model information will be informative for these State and Federal projects. |
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Public Works, Flood Control Zone
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