2016-02-11 Development & Transportation

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develop a water system master plan, as well as possible improvements to the current system. The system received high marks by the Orange County Fire Authority. Paul Hauffen, representing ID Modeling, summarized components of the project. He explained that a calibrated computer model is used to identity and predict water system vulnerabilities, fire flow capacity; water quality; energy savings; assist with master planning; and future operational support. The computer model mimics how the water system performs, looks and reacts under varying conditions; and is ultimately used to evaluate the overall water system to create a Master Plan. An overview of the software used for modeling was provided. An evaluation determined that the City's system is robust with strong pipes, high pressure, with accurate fire flows. Water quality issues were also evaluated and validated that the city water system is strong. Energy issues were evaluated and operational possibilities were considered under various conditions, and there is a potential to reduce energy costs by 10% by making minor changes to the pumping system. A criticality analysis identified an area on Broadway from Santa Clara to First Street that is critical in case of a system failure due to the high number of water valves; and a reasonable response plan should be prepared in case of an unforeseen event. This model may now be used for CIP prioritization, support with operations and water quality. Future development was mentioned, and it was clarified that the computerized model is a perfect tool to predict and address possible adverse impacts of future development. 5. OCTA BUS PLAN UPDATE {Strategic Plan Nos. 3, 2C; 5, 4B & 6, F} City Manager Cavazos provided a background of the proposed OCTA 2016 bus service plan, noting the concerns of local bus riders, and the Council's opposition to the elimination of some bus routes. The January 19, 2016 Council meeting elucidated many public comments in opposition to the eliminated routes. Senior Management Assistant Jorge Garcia provided detail of the plan update, noting that a public hearing was held by OCTA on January 25, 2016; and the OCTA Board directed their staff to revise the proposed plan. OCTA then proposed a new Route 150 which combined Routes 51 and 145; including the elimination of Saturday service on Route 150. Service was actually increased in some areas of the city along certain routes. A Route 560 Bravo Line was added, and provides faster service along Seventeenth StreetNVestminster, and requires an additional bus bay at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC). Further changes affecting service to, from and through Santa Ana College were discussed by the college and OCTA, and a compromise was reached. Service to SARTC will continue for Routes 55, 53, 206 and 462; and further service will be attained when the streetcar is completed. The distinction between the terms "route" and "circulator" was emphasized, as changes to a bus route mandate specific public Development&Transportation Council Committee Minutes 3 February 11,2016