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City of Seal Beach – Regular Meeting of the Stormwater Ad-Hoc Committee
September 18, 2024
Director Lee called the Stormwater Ad-Hoc Committee meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Schelly Sustarsic led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members: Biery, Crafton, Mayor Pro Tem Landau,
Murphee, Senecal, Stewart, and Mayor Sustarsic
Absent: None
Staff Present: Iris Lee, Director of Public Works
Barbara Arenado, Finance Director
Sergeant Brian Gray, Emergency Services Coordinator
David Spitz, Associate Engineer
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Works Director Lee opened oral communications. Speakers: None. Public Works
Director Lee closed oral communications.
Public Works Director Lee announced that no additional comments were received after the
posting of the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
CONTINUED ITEM(S): None
COMMITTEE ITEMS:
A. Approval of the Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc committee agenda.
Motion by Mayor Sustarsic, second by Committee Member Senecal to approve the
September 18, 2024, Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee agenda.
AYES: Biery, Crafton, Landau, Murphee, Senecal, Stewart, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
B. Introductions
Public Works Director Lee introduced the Committee Members and the Council Member that
appointed them to the Committee. The Committee Members introduced themselves to the
other committee members and members of the public.
C. Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Landau nominated Committee Member Biery as the Chair.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Landau, second by Mayor Sustarsic to approve Committee
Member Biery as Chair of the Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee.
AYES: Biery, Crafton, Landau, Murphee, Senecal, Stewart, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Landau nominated Committee Member Murphee as the Vice Chair.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Landau, second by Committee Member Senecal to approve
Committee Member Murphee as Vice Chair of the Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc
Committee.
AYES: Biery, Crafton, Landau, Murphee, Senecal, Stewart, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
Chair Biery presided over the meeting.
D. Presentation: Storm Drain System Overview
Chair Biery called upon Public Works Director Lee, to provide an overview of the purpose
and goals of the Stormwater Ad-Hoc Committee. Additionally, Public Works Director Lee
gave a background on the City’s stormwater system, pump stations, and infrastructure.
Director Lee spoke on areas that have been experiencing drainage issues such as College
Park East, and Old Town, and the City’s overall stormwater conveyance.
A dialogue ensued between the Committee Members and Public Works Director Lee. The
Committee Members’ questions and concerns were addressed.
Public Works Director Lee called upon Emergency Services Coordinator Gray, to discuss
the City’s efforts, such as the emergency response and preparation for the City, as well as
the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Public Works Director Lee gave an overview of the funding needs and opportunities based
on the focus study areas, such as College Park East (CPE), Marine Drive and Seal Way
areas, and West End Pump Station.
A dialogue ensued between the Committee Members and Public Works Director Lee. The
Committee Members’ questions and concerns were addressed.
E. Discussion: Focus Priorities
Director Lee called upon Chair Biery to lead the discussion on the focus studies.
Chair Biery led the discussion on different avenues that can be taken to alleviate flooding
and improve upon conveyance capacity. Committee Members shared their thoughts and
outlined possible plans.
Public Works Director Lee provided a summary of the key points discussed and outlined
the focus priorities the Committee aims to achieve. These priorities include: 1) Conducting
a study of four (4) drainage lines that flow into Old Ranch Country Club to assess the
adequacy of the facilities and operations, as well as identify potential improvements; 2)
Coordinating development with either Old Ranch Country Club or the 4665 Lampson
development; 3) Updating the overall Citywide comprehensive drainage plan; and, 4)
Enhancing coordination of operation and maintenance activities related to the existing
drainage lines heading into Old Ranch Country Club.
Vice Chair Murphee mentioned the issues with the two (2) storm drains on the Crestview
side, leading into Gum Grove Park, and requested that the drains be added to the focus
priorities. Chairman Biery agreed and placed the drains on the focus priorities list.
F. Next Meeting Date
A discussion ensued regarding the date of the next meeting. The next meeting will be
scheduled according to the availability of the committee.
STAFF CONCERNS - None
BOARD CONCERNS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Biery adjourned the Stormwater Ad-Hoc Committee meeting at 7:10 p.m.
___________________________
Iris Lee, Director of Public Works
Approved: _______________________
James Biery, Chair
Attest: ____________________________
Iris Lee, Director of Public Works