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Committee adopts mitigated negative declaration for Stormwater Capture Parks Program in east San Fernando Valley
Summary
The committee approved a mitigated negative declaration and staff recommendation for a seven‑project Stormwater Capture Parks Program aimed at increasing local groundwater infiltration and creating recreational amenities; staff estimated capture and identified sites chosen for cost‑benefit and soil suitability.
The Water and Power Committee adopted a mitigated negative declaration and approved related actions for a Stormwater Capture Parks Program covering seven projects in the eastern San Fernando Valley, staff said.
A staff representative from the stormwater program told the committee the seven projects would capture stormwater through infiltration galleries and on‑site features. “Estos proyectos capturarían seis millones de galones por año,” the staff member said in an early description. Additional technical remarks later estimated the projects would capture roughly “aproximadamente ciento sesenta millones de galones promedio” under a different calculation, and staff said sites were selected based on cost‑benefit, adjacency to large stormwater conveyances and suitable soils.
Nut graf: The committee approved the environmental finding—staff described the projects as part of a citywide stormwater capture strategy that pairs water‑quality and flood‑control objectives with recreational improvements in parks.
Staff from the engineering board said a mitigation‑negative declaration prepared in 2021 was re‑reviewed and a technical memorandum summarized design and construction implications. Councilmembers asked about district distribution and why some areas were prioritized; staff said some projects were ready and funding was available while other projects were postponed because of cost increases.
Ending: The committee approved the item by motion and second; staff said the projects would proceed to design and implementation steps and that project managers would provide further details on site selection methodology if requested.
