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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2014 TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN 2014 UPDATE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1, C} RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: F- AuVaiITAO ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution approving the Sewer System Management Plan 2014 Update. DISCUSSION The State Water Resources Control Board (State) adopted Order No. 2006 -0003 on May 2, 2006, which requires the City to prepare and implement a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). The primary goal of the SSMP is to prevent sanitary sewer overflows and ensure that sewer agencies provide for the proper management of sewer systems. The SSMP contains detailed procedures that address all aspects of operations, maintenance, and reporting required for the City sewer collection system. On April 6, 2009, the City Council adopted a SSMP. One of the requirements for this document is that it be updated at least once every five years. Staff has continually made improvements to the operation and maintenance of the City sewer system. Among these advancements are the implementation of Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System mapping technology for field crews, and the expanded use of trenchless methods, such as pipe lining and pipe bursting, for repair and construction of sewer mains and laterals. On September 9, 2013, State Order No. WQ 2013 - 0058 -EXEC took effect, establishing monitoring, record keeping, reporting, and public notification requirements for Order No. 2006 -0003. City staff has modified the SSMP to incorporate these requirements, including SSMP elements such as the Overflow and Emergency Response Plan. All revisions will allow Santa Ana to continue to be a leader in the sewer system industry, as well as to be at the forefront of preventing sewage from entering the oceans. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets), Strategy C (invest resources and technology to extend the service life of existing infrastructure to protect the City's investment and support a high quality of life standard). 55CC -1