65B - REPORT LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

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2017 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM completed September 2014 and the project is estimated to cost $73.3 million. This project is in 18th place on the state's priority list. The roadway carries over 20,000 vehicles per day within a very congested segment of roadway adjacent to an interchange with 1-5 freeway. In addition, 54 school buses and 309 passenger buses cross the rail tracks. Staff seeks State and/or Federal funding support either through the Orange County Transportation Authority or independently for 100% of the project construction cost through Regional Surface Transportation Program, CMAQ, Demonstration, and Federal Section 130 funds. OCTA has been the lead agency for the planning and environmental studies of the other two grade separations at (2) Grand Avenue and (3) 17th Street. It's anticipated that they will seek funding to implement those two projects. (PWA) OCTA in coordination with the City completed the project report and environmental document for the 17th Street Grade Separation in 2017. The Public Works Agency will continue to seek grant funding for the project in collaboration with OCTA. Additionally, OCTA submitted applications for funding of the Santa Ana Blvd. and 17th Street grade separations through the California Public Utilities Commission Section 190 Grade Separation Program grant. The program provides state funds to local agencies to grade -separate at - grade crossing, or to improve grade -separated crossings. If approved, these funds may be used as seed moneyforthe next phase of each project. Automated Meter Infrastructure (Public Works Agency) The City supplies potable water to over 45,000 customer accounts which include all of the City's 324,000 plus residents, business, and institutions. All customer accounts are metered bytraditional dummy meters which record water usage mechanically and are manually read every two months. The City is committed to pursuing Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) and converting all meters to new smart meters capable of detecting leaks and allows customers to manage their water consumption on a daily basis. The proposed system will have customer engagement which will generate notifications such as excessive water use, irregular consumption patterns, and most importantly water leaks. The system is planned to be completely wireless and accessible through the Web. This is a key water conservation project. The City has awarded a contract to perform a feasibility study and implementation plan. Full AN conversion and implementation costs are estimated to be in the range of $14 million. Staff will continue to seek funding for automated meter infrastructure. (PWA) In 2017, staff completed a feasibility study and began the process of developing a detailed implementation plan. Staff is in the process of applying for various grants and low interest loans and will continue to seek funding for automated meter infrastructure. Replacement Water Wells (Public Works Agency) The City supplies up to 75% of water demand via a system of groundwater wells. A number of these wells are aging and no longer produce the quantity or quality of water they once did. In order to sustain the quantity and quality of water for the community at the lowest cost possible, it is essential to retain our groundwater pumping capacity. A need exists to drill and equip new replacement wells. As a regional aquifer, this project would also protect the integrity of the aquifer for other water producers. The City is in the process of acquiring a site and has prepared a preliminary feasibility study for up to two new CITY OF SANTA ANA 20 65W42