Summary
Councilmembers pushed to spend flood-reimbursement money and new budget dollars on channel clearing and the Beta Street channel, citing the 2024 floods and El Niño risk. The Foster motion included $1.35 million for stormwater channel maintenance.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.35 million proposed for channel clearance within a department facing a multibillion-dollar long-term deficit.
Residents of flood-prone neighborhoods, particularly Southeast San Diego communities hit in 2024.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Special Agenda - Jun 9, 2026
Councilmembers pushed to spend flood-reimbursement money and new budget dollars on channel clearing and the Beta Street channel, citing the 2024 floods and El Niño risk. The Foster motion included $1.35 million for stormwater channel maintenance.
Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S507 - Apr 14, 2026
The city is borrowing roughly $22 million at 2% over 30 years to fund green infrastructure and storm drain improvements in the Chollas area — about $975,000 a year from the General Fund.
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