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Council member calls for review of erosion, grading after gas reconnection work in Flying Triangle
Summary
Council Member Wilson raised concerns about widespread grading and denuded slopes tied to a gas reconnection project in the Flying Triangle area, urging the city to explore remedies and consider a closed-session review of legal and CPUC-related options.
Council Member Wilson described extensive grading and installation of an above-ground pipeline in the Flying Triangle area and said large areas of exposed soil are now at risk of waterborne erosion. "It's completely denuded of any vegetation," he said, warning that the upcoming wet season could trigger erosion problems. He asked what authority the city has to address the contractor—s work, which was done within and outside the pipeline easements.
Staff responded that the city has communicated concerns to SoCal Gas and that the matter could be brought to a closed session for the council to discuss legal strategy and communications with the CPUC and project contractors. City staff recommended preparing a closed-session item for the next council meeting to discuss options with legal counsel assigned to the case.
