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College Park West residents urge Seal Beach council to intervene on Long Beach pipeline plan that would cross aging bridge
Summary
Multiple College Park West residents told the council that a proposed pipeline associated with the Haines steam plant would cross the neighborhood bridge and pose safety and evacuation risks; residents asked the city to coordinate with Long Beach and seek alternatives.
Residents of College Park West told the Seal Beach City Council during oral communications on Jan. 27 that they are concerned about a proposed pipeline route tied to the Haines steam plant that would place new loads across the neighborhood’s single access bridge.
Several speakers said they had received little notice and that the structure’s substructure has been rated in “poor” condition in a Federal Highway Administration inspection cited by a resident. One resident said the bridge is the neighborhood’s only daily ingress and egress and warned that construction work and added dynamic loads could jeopardize safety and access: “Adding all this weight, dynamic vibration could compromise the bridge, and then we'll all be stuck,” a resident said.
Speakers asked the council to intervene with Long Beach to seek alternative routing and to ensure residents receive timely notice of meetings; speakers reported difficulty reaching Long Beach and Los Angeles County offices. One resident who identified himself as a long‑time College Park West resident said notices for public meetings were scheduled at times when many residents work, limiting participation.
Council members and staff said they had attended neighborhood meetings and would continue to coordinate with residents and regional agencies. Council members noted the riverbed and nearby jurisdictions involve multiple agencies — Long Beach, Los Angeles County and Caltrans — and recommended residents contact the appropriate agency depending on location. Several council members said the city would pursue further information and coordination with Long Beach, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority and other agencies.
Residents asked the council to prioritize bridge safety and to ensure any work on or near the bridge includes engineering assessments and communication with the neighborhood. Council members acknowledged the concerns and asked staff to follow up.
