19F - RECEIVE AND FILE SEWER SYSTEM

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: NOVEMBER 17, 2020 TITLE: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended RECEIVE AND FILE THE SEWER SYSTEM El Amended MANAGEMENT PLAN 2020 UPDATE ❑ OOrrdinance on Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO /s/ Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the Sewer System Management Plan 2020 update. DISCUSSION The State Water Resources Control Board (State) adopted Order No. 2006-0003 on May 2, 2006, establishing statewide general waste discharge requirements for all federal and state public entities that own and operate sanitary sewer systems, greater than one mile in length, that collect and/or convey untreated or partially treated wastewater to a publicly -owned treatment facility in the State of California. One of these requirements was to develop and implement a system -specific Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). On October 21, 2014, the City approved its current SSMP, which had been revised to incorporate new elements required under state Order No. WQ 2013- 0058-EXEC. The City's SSMP and maintenance and management program complies with the order and also provides the necessary measures to reduce and prevent sewer system overflows (SSOs), as well as mitigate the effects of SSOs that do occur. The goal of the SSMP is to provide a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate, and maintain all elements of the City's sanitary sewer collection system. The City of Santa Ana recognizes the importance of protecting ocean water quality by preventing SSOs. To this end, staff has continually made improvements to the operation and maintenance of the City's sewer system, including the expanded use of trenchless methods for repairing and constructing sewer mains and laterals, such as pipe lining and pipe bursting. The SSMP 2020 Update (Exhibit 1) reflects the efforts made by City staff to allow Santa Ana to continue to be a leader in the sewer system industry, as well as to be at the forefront of practices preventing sewage from entering waterways. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. However, the SSMP requires a sewer system maintenance and capital improvement plan that will require operational and capital expenditures. The costs for these programs are funded through the Sanitary Sewer Service fund and are budgeted annually. 19F-1