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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, CITY ADMINISTRATOR wAq
PREPARED BY: ROBERT F. BEARDSLEY, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: ADOPT DECEMBER 2000 WATER MASTER PLAN AND AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 3302 TO REPLACE THE 1995 MASTER PLAN
S tatement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue:
Ordinance No. 3302 was enacted into law on October 16, 1995. This Ordinance
accomplished several things First, it amended Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC)
Section 14.12.010 (d) to create the Capital Facilities Charge. This charge levied by the City,
as a condition to furnishing water service to a parcel of property, is intended to reimburse the
City for the City's cost of building new water systems and/or replacing or extending existing
systems. Secondly, Ordinance No. 3302 also amended HBMC Section 14.12:040 to create
the Capital Surcharge. This surcharge is levied by the City in its monthly water bills. HBMC
Section 14.12.010 (d) provides that Capital Facilities Charge monies shall be used only for
projects identified in the 1995 Water Master Plan. HBMC Section 14.12.040 contains the
same direction with respect to Capital Surcharge monies.
A new update to that Master Plan was completed in December 2000 (distributed previously
and on file with the City Clerks Office) that supersedes the 1995 Master Plan.
Several projects, including the Springdale Reservoir, were not specifically identified in the
1995 Master Plan. However, these projects do meet the goals and objectives of the 1995
Master Plan.
As a result of this review and update, it is necessary to adopt the December 2000 Master
Plan (Attachment No. 1), amend HBMC Sections 14.12.010 (d) and 14.12.040 (Attachment
No. 2), and adopt an implementing resolution (Attachment No. 3), in order to proceed with
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projects and programs identified within the new Master Plan and funded from the Capital
Facilities Charge and the Capital Surcharge that remains unchanged.
Funding Source:
Water Capital Facilities Charge and Capital Surcharge.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. - / , adopting the December 2000 Water Master Plan.
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 3111� , which would amend HBMC Sections 14.12.010 (d)
and 14.12.040, in order to provide that Capital Facilities Charge monies and Capital
Surcharge monies shall be used for water projects which are consistent with goals and
objectives of the December 2000 Water Master Plan but which projects are specifically
identified in a resolution, and any amendment to same, adopted by the City Council.
3. Adopt Resolution No. boa/- 13, which identifies the specific water projects from the
December 2000 Water Master Plan upon which Capital Facilities Charge monies and
Capital Surcharge monies can be spent.
4. Authorize the use of water surcharge funding for the Springdale Reservoir project as it
is within the goals and objectives of the Master Plan.
Alternative Action(s):
Forego the above approvals at this time and direct staff on how to proceed with capital
improvement projects including the Springdale Reservoir Design-Build contract.
Analysis:
History of Water Master Plan
The original Water Master Plan was adopted in 1988 with the recommendation to
prepare a financial plan to implement the recommended improvements. The plan was
prepared for use as a tool to assist staff in planning for adequate water service to keep
pace with growth and correct deficiencies. The original 1988 Master Plan was
supplemented in 1990, 1993, and updated in 1995.
The Water System Master Plan/Financing Plan 1995 Update authorized building capital
improvements to correct water system deficiencies and add capacity for emergencies.
Ordinance No. 3302 (effective 10/16/95) authorized a Capital Facilities Charge and a
Capital Surcharge to be used only for projects identified in the 1995 Master Plan.
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Update of Water Master Plan
The adopted Water Master Plan was based on studies and information from the 1980's
and early 1990's.
Water demand has not increased as rapidly as originally estimated due to many factors
including, the recession, slow growth in housing in the early 90's, and actual demand
reduction due to increased conservation efforts such as shower flow restricters, and low
flush toilets. This is a phenomenon that is consistent throughout southern California.
The purpose of the new Master Plan is to identify the facility improvements needed
through year 2020. The December 2000 Master Plan is based upon demand
projections developed from anticipated growth, demand peaking factors based on
recent history and conservation efforts, supply and storage capacities for existing and
ultimate growth, and hydraulic modeling of the water system to determine performance
during normal and emergency situations.
The December 2000 Master Plan includes many of the same improvements
recommended in previous studies, modifies some of the earlier recommendations,
recommends new improvements and reduces some storage previously recommended.
The December 2000 Master Plan is a planning level document that identifies specific
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projects to meet the goals and objectives. Figure ES-1 in the executive summary
(Attachment No. 4) of the December 2000 Master Plan provides a summary of the
proposed projects. Specific projects will be developed based on the Master Plan.
Detailed studies and preliminary design will determine the economic and engineering
feasibility of each project. The Master Plan is therefore a tool that must allow some
flexibility as the feasibility of each project is developed.
Storage Deficiency
The adopted 1995 Master Plan identified storage deficiencies that would be satisfied
with the addition of three stages of Talbert Valley Complex and Sunset Beach reservoirs
totaling 52 million gallons. Even though the 1995 Master Plan identified the general
location of storage facilities, the specific locations are not critical to meet the goals and
objectives of the Master Plan as long as the conveyance pipelines and system integrity
allows for efficient operation, as determined by engineering analysis. The intent of the
Master Plan is to identify the overall programs such as, production, storage,
conveyance, and water quality improvements needed to correct system deficiencies and
provide for emergencies.
To satisfy a portion of the identified storage deficiency, the City purchased property
adjacent to Peck Reservoir using funds from the Water Fund to construct the 9 million-
gallon Springdale Reservoir in 1998. An engineering study determined that this project
meets the goals and objectives of the Master Plan. The Southeast Reservoir, also not
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specifically identified in the 1995 Master Plan, is recommended to provide emergency
storage and supply. Amending Ordinance No. 3302 is needed to broaden the
description of specific projects which meet the goals and objectives of the Water Master
Plan.
Springdale Reservoir
The December 2000 Master Plan determined that the storage deficiencies will be
satisfied with the addition of Springdale Reservoir and justified for several reasons:
1. Springdale Reservoir satisfies the goals and objectives of the Master Plan to provide
additional storage for emergencies, planned outages, and increases operational
flexibility.
2. Springdale Reservoir is located immediately adjacent to an existing booster pumping
station and 36-inch diameter transmission line and will readily function within the
existing water system.
3. Springdale Reservoir is needed to supplement storage before Overmyer Reservoirs
are reconstructed.
4. Two existing wells are next to Springdale Reservoir and two new wells are being
constructed. The additional storage reservoir will allow the wells to operate in a
uniform manner, without starting and stopping. This will provide more stable and
efficient operation of the wells, minimize sand buildup problems, and extend the life
of the wells.
5. Springdale Reservoir is very cost effective to construct and operate.
6. Springdale Reservoir property has had extensive geotechnical investigations and
engineering analysis has determined it is suitable for construction of a reservoir.
7. No other property site has been secured and geotechnically investigated to
determine if it is suitable for constructing a reservoir and booster pumping station.
8. Any other reservoir site will require constructing a booster pumping station at an
additional cost of several million dollars.
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The Southeast Reservoir
The Southeast Reservoir is recommended in the December 2000 Master Plan to
provide emergency storage on the seaward side of the Newport-Inglewood Fault. This
reserve is secondary to the Springdale Reservoir for the following rIeasons:
1. The Southeast Reservoir is advantageous for the protection of the downtown area
but may not be beneficial to the remaining 80 percent of the City if a major seismic
event isolates the coastal area.
2. Nos specific property has been acquired or investigations done to determine the
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suitability of potential building sites.
3. A new buildable site may require hazardous waste clean up, thereby increasing
costs.
4. Transmission pipelines would need to be built to fully utilize the storage.
Reserve Reservoir Capacity
The Cityof Huntington Beach adopted a Ian to have a minimum of 1 average da
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storage for reserve. This is a minimum level of reserve compared with many other
water agencies.
Examples of agencies with greater reserve storage include the following:
Irvine Ranch Water District 1.8 Days
City of San Clemente 5.0 Days
Los Alisos Water District 6.5 Days
La Canada Irrigation District 2.0 Days
City of Monterey Park 1.6 Days.
City of Los Angeles 15 days (to be reduced to 7.9 days)
The addition of a Southeast Reservoir will result in a total of only 1.54 days of reserve
storage for the City, but within the standards established by neighboring communities
and recommended by the December 2000 Master Plan.
In the event the City annexed a proposed development at Bolsa Chica, a 4 million-
gallon reservoir would also be needed, together with other improvements, to serve the
development. Those improvements are described in the December 2000 Master Plan
but are not included within the scope or funded by the surcharge.
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Financin_o Plan
The Report on Water System Financing Plan dated February 2001 (Executive Summary
Attachment No. 5) determined that the Capital Surcharge and Capital Facilities Charge
previously adopted by Ordinance No. 3302 was sufficient to finance the recommended
projects in the December 2000 Water Master Plan on a pay-as-you-go basis while
maintaining adequate reserves. The financing plan remains unchanged and in full
effect.
Public Works Commission Review:
The December 2000 Water Master Plan was distributed and a PowerPoint presentation was
made to the Commission on February 21 2001.
Environmental Status:
Not Applicable. implemented projects will comply with the California Environmental Quality
Act.
Attachment(s):
NumberCity Clerk's
Page . Description
1 Resolution to adopt December 2020 Water Master Plan .des aol
2 Ordinance amending HBMC Sections 14.12.010 (d) and 14.12.040,
including Legislative Draft _Vic( lVo 3 9
3 Resolution identifying specific water projects upon which Capital
Facilities Charge and Capital Surcharge monies can be expended o6s V# rya/.
4 Executive Summary of the December 2000 Water Master Plan
5 Executive Summary of the Report on Water System Financing Plan
February 2001
RCA Author: T. Rulla
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ATTACHMENT # 1
Resolution No. 2001-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THAT CERTAIN REPORT ENTITLED "WATER MASTER
PLAN, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, DECEMBER 2000"
WHEREAS, at its meeting of April 2, 2001, the members of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach were requested by City staff to approve that certain report entitled "Water
Master Plan, City of Huntington Beach, December 2000" (sometimes the "December 2000
Master Water Plan" or "Plan"); which Plan was prepared by the Irvine, California engineering
firm of Tetra Tech ASL;
The City Council, at an earlier study session, reviewed the December 2000 Master Water
Plan, and said Plan was distributed to and reviewed by the City's Public Works Commission on
February 21, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
I. That certain report entitled "Water Master Plan, City of Huntington Beach,
December 2000," prepared by the Irvine, California engineering firm of Tetra Tech ASL (the
"2000 Water Master Plan") is hereby approved and adopted; and said plan is further approved for
use and implementation by the City's staff.
2. The December 2000 Water Master Plan shall supercede the City Council's
approved 1995 Water Master Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of April , 2001.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED: City Attorney j
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T. TED AND APP VED:
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Res. No. 2001-12
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said
City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was
passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd
day of April, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff,
Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City Clerk and ex-officio C erk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ATTACHMENT #2
ORDINANCE NO. 3496
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 14.12 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 14.12.010 AND 14.12.040
PERTAINING TO WATER FEES AND RATES
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 14.12.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
14.12.010 Service fee. For uses zoned commercial or industrial,the Water Department,
as a condition to granting the application and furnishing water service to the premises, is
authorized to charge and shall collect in advance the following sums for the purpose of
reimbursing the City for the cost of the system and future replacements and extensions
thereof:
(a) The sum of sixty dollars ($60) for each usable unit on parcels containing less than
ten thousand(10,000) square feet.
A "usable unit" shall be each residential quarter in hotels and motels.
(b) For any parcel containing ten thousand (10,000) square feet of area or more, three
hundred dollars ($300)per acre or fraction thereof, or sixty dollars ($60)per
usable unit, whichever is greater
A "usable unit" shall be any unit defined in subsection (a) above. The charge of
three hundred dollars ($300)per acre shall apply to all commercial and
manufacturing developments.
(c) Those areas served by a water main constructed and charged as determined by
another ordinance or executed agreement may be exempt from the usable unit
charge in subsection(a) if said other ordinance or agreement charge is greater than
the charge per subsection (a).
(d) All necessary service fees established by the City shall be deposited with the City
prior to approval of the final subdivision map or issuance of a building permit if a
subdivision map is not required. +
For uses zoned other than commercial or industrial, the Water Department, as a
condition to granting the application and furnishing water service to the premises,
is authorized to charge and shall collect in advance the Capital Facilities Charge
for the purpose of reimbursing the City for the cost of the system and future
replacements and extensions thereof. The Capital Facilities Charge is based on the
cost per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) of existing facilities and the proposed
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expansion facilities which shall be set by a resolution of the City Council. All
monies collected as the Capital Facilities Charge shall be used for water projects
which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2000 Water Master Plan
but which projects are specifically identified in a resolution, and any amendment
thereto, adopted by the City Council.
SECTION 2. That Chapter 14.12.040 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
14.12.040 Water rates--Designated. The water rates to be charged monthly and
collected monthly or bimonthly, as may be determined by the City, shall be set by a
resolution of the City Council.
A Capital Surcharge to be charged monthly as may be determined by the City shall be set
by resolution of the City Council. All monies collected as the Capital Surcharge shall be
used for water projects which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2000
Water Master Plan but which projects are specifically identified in a resolution, and any
amendment thereto, adopted by the City Council.
The water rates,plus a ten (10%)percent surcharge, shall be applicable to areas outside
the boundaries of the City of Huntington Beach, wherever the City serves water,
including Sunset Beach, an unincorporated area, and Surfside, located within the City of
Seal Beach.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
at a regular meeting held thereof on the 16th day of April , 2001.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED Cp---G� City Attorney
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AND APT OVED:
City Adiffinistrator
Director of Public Works
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Ord. No. 3496
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNM BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of April, 2001, and was again read to
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of April, 2001,
and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council.
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Connie Brockway CITY CLERK of the City of
Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council,do hereby certify that a synopsis of this
ordinance has been published in the Independent one ,
2000
In accordance with the City Charter of said City City Clerk and ex-officio Cferk
Connie Brockway City Clerk of the City Council of the City
Deputy city Clerk of Huntington Beach, California
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ORDINANCE NO.
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
Chapter 14.12
FEES, RATES AND DEPOSITS
(67412/57,7236/59,73812159,7514160,79210/60,8924/62,100110/63,1 1 00 1 2/64,12177/66,Urg 1343A8/67,13449/67,19014174, 1996-
8/75,202012/75,20221/76,22057/77,221811177,240011/79,25353/82,25891/83,27096/84,28265/86,29488/88,31197/91,330211/95,
340410/98)
Sections:
14.12.010 Service fee
14.12.020 Installation and meter fees
14.12.030 Installation by applicant
14.12.040 Water rates-Designated
14.12.045 Water rates-Budget
14.12.050 Water rates-Construction purposes
14.12.060 Water rates-Other uses
14.12.070 Private fire service rates
14.12.080 (Repealed Urg Ord 27096/84)
14.12.090 Water service-Applications
14.12.100 Water service-Turn-on charges
14.12.110 Water rates-Turn on
14.12.120 Water billing
14.12.130 Vacating premises
14.12.140 Change of address
14.12.150 Renewing service
14.12.160 Adjustment of rates
14.12.170 Water fund
14.12.010 Service fee. For uses zoned commercial or industrial, the Water Department, as a
condition to granting the application and furnishing water service to the premises, is authorized
to charge and shall collect in advance the following sums for the purpose of reimbursing the City
for the cost of the system and future replacements and extensions thereof-(330211/95)
(a) The sum of sixty dollars ($60) for each usable unit on parcels containing less than ten
thousand (10,000) square feet.
A "usable unit" shall be each residential quarter in hotels and motels. (330211/95)
(b) For any parcel containing ten thousand (10,000) square feet of area or more, three
hundred dollars ($300)per acre or fraction thereof, or sixty dollars ($60)per usable unit,
whichever is greater.(330211/95)
A"usable unit" shall be any unit defined in subsection(a) above. The charge of three
hundred dollars ($300)per acre shall apply to all commercial and manufacturing
developments. (330211/95)
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(c) Those areas served by a water main constructed and charged as determined by another
ordinance or executed agreement maybe exempt from the usable unit charge in
subsection(a) if said other ordinance or agreement charge is greater than the charge per
subsection(a).(33 02 1 1/95)
(d) All necessary service fees established by the City shall be deposited with the City prior to
approval of the final subdivision map or issuance of a building permit if a subdivision
map is not required. (67412117,7236159,1001111/63,110012164,211221176,21153/12)
For uses zoned other than commercial or industrial, the Water Department, as a condition to
granting the application and furnishing water service to the premises, is authorized to charge and
shall collect in advance the Capital Facilities Charge for the purpose of reimbursing the City for
the cost of the system and future replacements and extensions thereof. The Capital Facilities
Charge is based on the cost per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) of existing facilities and the
proposed expansion facilities which shall be set by a resolution of the City Council. All monies
collected as the Capital Facilities Charge shall be used for water projects which are
consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2000 Water Master Plan but
which projects are specifically identified in a resolution, and any amendment
thereto, adopted by the City Council.
Master-Plan te fnitigate new water-demands r-esulfing 4efn the develepmefA pa)4ng the Capital.
Faeil ties Charge.(330211/95)
14.12.020 Installation and meter fees. In addition to the fee set forth in Section 14.12.010(a),
the Water Department shall charge and collect in advance the following amount for the
installation of water connections and meters: a sum equal to the actual cost of labor and material
in laying such service line, including the cost of the meters, the cost of replacing pavement,plus
fifteen(15%)percent for overhead. The cost of such installation shall be estimated by the Water
Department, and such estimated cost shall be paid by the applicant to the Water Department
before the work of connecting the main with the property is commenced. Whenever the
estimated cost is not sufficient to cover the total expense for labor, material, meters and
overhead, the deficit shall be charged to the property for which such installation was made and
paid by the owner thereof. Any excess payment shall be returned to the person applying for
installation. (67412/57, 1996sns)
14.12.030 Installation by applicant. The Water Superintendent may in his discretion authorize
an applicant to make the installation at applicant's own cost, and in conformity with the
specifications set forth by the Water Department.(67412/57)
14.12.040 Water rates-Designated. The water rates to be charged monthly and collected
monthly or bimonthly, as may be determined by the City, shall be set by a resolution of the City
Council.
A Capital Surcharge to be charged monthly as may be determined by the City shall be set by
resolution of the City Council. All monies collected as the Capital Surcharge shall be used for
water projects which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2000
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Water Master Plan but which projects are specifically identified in a
resolution, and any amendment thereto, adopted by the City Council. en!y fer
r,-E,eets iden4ified i the 1995 Wa4e-Master->D7 ,,.. (330211/95)
The water rates,plus a ten(10%)percent surcharge, shall be applicable to areas outside the
boundaries of the City of Huntington Beach, wherever the City serves water,including Sunset
Beach, an unincorporated area, and Surfside, located within the City of Seal Beach.(67412/57,7514/60,
8924/62,110012/64,12177/66,Urg 1343A8/67,13449/67,19014/74,19968/75,22057/77,22 1 8 1 1/77,Urg 27096/84,28265/86,29488/88,31197/91)
14.12.045 Water rates-Budtet. It shall be the policy of the City that a balanced budget shall be
maintained for the water fund. Pursuant to Section 602 of the Charter of the City of Huntington
Beach, the City Administrator shall be required to submit said water fund budget in a balanced
condition to the City Council, together with the other budget submittals. The water rate
adjustment necessary to maintain a balanced budget shall be incorporated as part of the annual
budget which shall modify the rates as set forth in Section 14.12.040 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code upon adoption of the budget. For the purpose of this Section, "balanced budget"
shall mean that total appropriations for operating expenses do not exceed total estimated
revenues in the annual budget of the water fund.
Operating expenses shall include appropriations for the depreciation cost of those capital
improvements customarily provided for in the operating budget and in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. Revenues shall exclude bond proceeds, if any, but include
interest earnings and other nonoperating revenue in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. (Urg 27096/84)
14.12.050 Water rates-Construction purposes. All construction water shall be taken from
existing outlets designated by the Water Department or from special outlets installed at the
expense of the consumer. If in the determination of the Water Department, the setting of a meter
is impracticable or uneconomical for the supply of construction water, the charge for such
unmetered water shall be set by a resolution of the City Council. (67412/57,79210/60, 19968/75,25353/82,
Urg 27096/84,29488/88)
14.12.060 Water rates-Other uses. Water used for any purpose not hereinbefore enumerated, or
for schools, hospitals and similar uses, shall be furnished and charged for either at meter rates or
at a special rate to be fixed by the City Council under separate agreement with the consumer. (674-
12/57)
14.12.070 Private fire service rates. The monthly rate for private fire service protection shall be
set by a resolution of the City Council. (67412/57,7514/60,29488/88)
14.12.090 Water service-Applications. All applications for water must be made out on forms
provided by the Water Department and must be signed by the applicant or his or her agent.
All applicants must deposit with the Water Department a fee established by resolution of the City
Council as a guarantee that all water bills, fines and penalties shall be paid by the applicant. The
City Treasurer shall waive the deposit upon a showing of creditworthiness by the applicant as
determined by the City. (3404-10/98)
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The deposit shall be returned to the applicant,without interest, at the time water service is
discontinued provided that applicant has not left unpaid any water bill, fine or penalty. Such
unpaid water bill, fine or penalty shall be deducted from the applicant's deposit and the balance
thereof, if any, shall be refunded to the applicant at his or her last known address. (67412/57,202012/75,
250811/81,3404-10/98)
14.12.100 Water service-Turn on charges.No charge shall be made for the transfer due to
change of ownership or occupancy.
Where the owner or occupant requests temporary turnoff of water service, a charge of five
dollars ($5) shall be made for restoring the water service to the premises. (69712/57,19968/75)
14.12.110 Water rates-Turn on. Whenever the distribution line of the municipal water system
shall be duly connected with the premises of any person, and the water turned on such premises,
the charge for water shall be a charge against the person in possession of the premises who used
the water, and the charges shall continue so long as the water is turned on to the premises,
whether the same is actually used or not.(67412/57)
14.12.120 Water billing. All water bills are due upon presentation and are payable at the Office
of the Treasurer of the City of Huntington Beach, or his authorized agent. Bills are deemed
presented if addressed to the water customer at the address shown on the records of the City
Treasurer and deposited with the United States mail service,postage prepaid. Accounts which
remain unpaid thirty(30) days thereafter are delinquent. A notice of final billing shall be mailed
to each delinquent account specifying a date by which full payment is due. Said final billing shall
include a late fee imposed to recover billing and mailing costs, set by resolution of the City
Council.
Water service for delinquent accounts shall be shut off until all outstanding bills, fees, utility
taxes and penalties have been paid. When the supply of water has been shut off for nonpayment
or a violation of any ordinance or of any rule or regulation, service shall not be resumed until a
turn-on fee, as set by resolution of the City Council, has been paid. (67412/57,19968/75,240011/79,2589-
1/83)
14.12.130 Vacating premises. Whenever a consumer shall vacate any premises,he shall
immediately give written notice thereof to the Water Department. Upon the receipt of such
notice, the department shall read the water meter, shut off the water from the premises and
immediately present the consumer all unpaid bills for water furnished by the City to him up to
that time. Thereupon the consumer shall pay said bills to the Water Department. In the event that
the consumer shall have made a deposit with the department, as required in Section 14.12.090,
the balance, if any, of such deposit shall be returned to the consumer after deducting therefrom
the amount of said bills. Until such notice and payments shall have been made, the premises shall
be deemed occupied by the consumer and his liability continued.(67412/57)
14.12.140 Change of address. Failure to receive mail will not be recognized as a valid excuse
for failure to pay water rates when due. Change in occupancy of property supplied with City
water, and changes in mailing addresses of consumers of City water must be filed in writing at
the Water Department on forms provided for that purpose. (67412/57)
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14.12.150 Renewing service. Each owner or occupant of any premises previously connected
with the City water system desiring to renew the use of water shall make application for renewal
of water service and upon payment of all unpaid charges, if any, together with any turn-on
charge imposed by Section 14.12.100, the water will be turned on. (67412/57)
14.12.160 Adiustment of rates. The Council shall have the sole power to grant rebates from the
rates specified in this chapter to indigent persons,and in the event of any dispute as to the water
rate to be paid by any consumer, it shall determine the same.(67412/57)
14.12.170 Water fund. All moneys collected from fees and charges under Chapters 14.04
through 14.20 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code shall be deposited in the treasury of the
City in a water fund and annually there shall be disbursed from said water fund to the general
fund, an amount equal to fifteen(15%)percent of the gross revenue received from the sale of
water by the Water Department in lieu of franchise and property taxes.(73812/59)
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ATTACHMENT #3
Resolution No. 2001-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IDENTIFYING THE SPECIFIC WATER
PROJECTS FROM THE APPROVED DECEMBER 2000 WATER
MASTER PLAN ON WHICH CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE
MONIES AND CAPITAL SURCHARGE MONIES CAN BE EXPENDED
1.
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2001,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach gave a first reading to
Ordinance No. 3 y9� ; which ordinance would amend Huntington Beach Municipal Code(HBMC) Sections
14.12.010(d) and 14.12.040 to provide that monies collected from the Capital Facilities Charge and Capital
Surcharge shall be expended on water projects which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the City
Council-approved December 2000 Master Water Plan,but which projects are specifically identified in an
implementing resolution adopted by the City Council; and
On April 2,2001,the City Council,by the adoption of Resolution No. 2001-1?adopted and approved
the December 2000 Water Master Plan;
On April 16,2001,it is expected that the City Council will give a second reading and formally enact
into law Ordinance No. 3496 ; which ordinance will become effective thirty(30)days after its passage;
Ordinance No. 3496 requires that this implementing resolution also be adopted by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
l. The effective date of this resolution shall be May 16,2001.
2. From and after the effective date of this resolution, Capital Facilities Charge monies and Capital
Surcharge monies may be expended on the list of water projects contained within the approved December 2000
Water Master Plan; which list is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
3. If any of the water projects listed on Exhibit A are deleted or changed, or if other water projects,
not presently listed, are proposed to be added to the list, such changes shall be memorialized by an amendment
to this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 2nd day of April , 2001.
ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: City Attome
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K211TIAT AND APP/,WED:
City Adififfinistrator
Director of Public Works
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Res. No. 2001-13
Table ES-1.Recommended Projects and Estimated Project Costs(1)
Technical City Pro!.
Project Description Construction ContingencyO Servicest" MgmLl) Total
Project 1-Beach Boulevard Improvements
Two 12-inch.crossings(400 Lf.0$17011) 68,000 13,500 10,000 2,0D0 93.500
Missing 8-inch mains(1,700 Lf.0$150111) 255,000 51.000 38.0D0 7.500 351,500
323,000 64,500 48,0D0 9,50D 445,0D0
Project 2-Chlorination Upgrades @ Wells 6,7,9&10
(Technical Services=S90,DDD) 340,000 68,000 90,000 10,000 508,000
Project 3-Overmeyer Facilities Improvements
Reservoir No.1&2 Rehab(Contingency=25%) 595.000 149,000 89,000 18.000 851,D00
Reservoir No.3 Rehab(Contingency=25%) 3,300,000 825.000 495,000 99,000 4,719,000
Booster Pump Station Upgrades 1,000,000 200,000 ISQ.000 30.000 1,380,000
4,895,000 1,174,D00 734,000 147,000 6,950,000
Project 4- 9.0 MG Springdale Reservoir(S0.60/gal) 5,400,000 1,080,000 810,01XI 162,000 7,452,000
Project 5-Energy Backup Systems for Wells 6,9&10 1,200,000 240,000 1180,00DI 367000 1,656,0D0
Project 6-OC-9 Transmission Main Replacement-Stage I
10,000I.f.24-inch main(S1804.17) 1,800,000 360,000 270,000 54,000 2,484,000
Project 7-OC-9 Transmission Main Replacement-Stage 11
8,600 Lf.-20-inch main(S155/ft) 1,333,000 266,500 200,000 40,000 1,839,500
Project 8-Pipeline Corrosion Control-Stage Itd
42-inch main-Wamer/Springdale to Clay/Huntington 140,000 28,000 54,000 4,000 226,000
Project 9-Pipeline Corrosion Control-Stage II(')
36-inch main on Springdale(OC-35 to Warner) 1,019,000 204.000 153,D00 30,500 1,406,500
Project 10-Pipeline Corrosion Control Stage-lllt"f
30-inch main-Clay/Huntington to Newland(Yorktown 1,318,000 263,500 198,000 39,500 1,819,000
Project 11-Pipeline Corrosion Control Stage-Iva)
Miscellaneous mains(16=itch to 8-inch) 1,004,000 201.000 150,500 30,- 1,385,500
Project 12-Conjunctive-Use Wells
Well No.3A 1,0D0,000 200,000 150.000 30,000 1,380,DD0
Well No.12 2,000,000 400,000 300,000 60,000 2,760,DOD
Well No.13 2,000,000 400,000 300,000 60.00D _760.000
5,000,000 1,D00,000 750,D00 150,0D0 6,900,DW
Project 13-Southeast Site Facilities
Land 4,000,00D 0 0 0 4,000.000
10-MG Reservoir(S0.60/gal) 6,000,000 1,200,000 900.000 180,D00 8,260,000
25 cis Booster Pump Station 1.200.000 240,000 180,000 36.000 1.656.000
11,200,0D0 1,440,000 1,080,D00 216,000 13,936,000
Project 14-Southeast Site Transmission Main
10,4001.f.16 to 24-inch main($750/LF) 1,560,DOO 312,000 234,000 47,000 2,153,000
Project 15-Downtown Transmission Main Connections
Replace two exist 6'with 12'valved connections 20,000 4,000 3,000 500 27,500
Four new 8-valved connections 40,0D0 8 000 6 000 1.000 55.000
60,DD0 12,D00 9,DD0 1,500 82,500
Project 16-Fire Protection Improvements
100 Lf.(B-)&300 Lf.(12')0 Peters Landing 60,000 12,000 9.000 2,000 83.000
1,200 Lf.(8-)0 southeast high-density residential 210,000 42.000 31,500 6,500 290,000
6-cross-tie on Solsa Chica St.in northwest(80 I.f.) 12,000 2,500 2,000 500 17,000
5001.f.(8-)&1DO Lf.(12')on Beach Blvd. 90,000 18,000 13,500 2,500 124,0W
100 Lf.(8-)on Los Palos just north of Boise Chica 15 000 3 000 2 000 5W 20.500
387,000 T7,500 58,000 12,000 534,500
Project 17,-Cast Iron Main Replacement Programtn
34,7001.1.0$100A.f. 3,470,0D0 694.000 520,500 104,000 4,788.500
Total 40,449,000 7,485,000 5,539,000 1,093,000 1 54,566,000
(1) All oonst uction costs are in year 2000 dollars.
(2) Contingencies are calculated at 20%of construction unless otherwise shown.
(3) Technical Services are calculated at 15%of construction unless otherwise shown.
(4) City Project Management is calculated at 3%of construction.
(5) Construction and technical services costs taken from 1997 Corrosion Study with costs increased to year 2000 dollars.
(6) Construction cost taken from 1997 Corrosion Study with costs increased to year 2000 dollars.
(7) Cast iron main replacement program would be funded as an annual operation and maintenance cost
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Res. No. 2001-13
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said
City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was
passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd
day of April, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff,
Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio C erk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ATTACHMENT #4
Executive Summary
Overview
The Water Division of the City of Huntington Beach's Department of Public Works (City)
provides potable water to a City service area of approximately 27 square miles with an
existing population of just over 200,000 people. The current water system demand is
approximately 31 million gallons per day (mgd) via 50,100 water services.
Although the City is close to full development, some vacant land remains with development
and redevelopment projects planned for the future. Approximately 670 acres of vacant land
within the City is planned for development per the City's 1998 vacant land survey.
Additionally, an area within the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, which is outside the City limits, is
planned for development by a local developer. If approved, the City could consider annexing
and providing water service to the development.
Consistent with this planned development, the Center for Demographic Research at California
State University, Fullerton (CSUF) has projected a 4% increase in total dwelling units and an
11% increase in the City's population over the next 20 years. The number of people per
dwelling unit is also projected to increase by 7%.
As a result of the projected increase in population, ultimate average water demand is projected
to increase b 8% over the next 20 ears. However, this projected demand of 33.4 m d is
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still 8% less than the demand projected in the City's 1988 Water Master Plan due in part to
water conservation efforts initiated in the 1990's and expected to continue.
More significant, peak water demands were determined to be approximately 40% less than the
peak demands projected in the 1988 Water Master Plan. The lower peaking factors used in
this Water Master Plan are consistent with a trend toward lower peaking factors in this region
caused in part to water conservation efforts and the utilization of telemetry systems that more
accurately monitor daily and hourly water demands.
As a consequence of the lower demands, some of the supply, storage, booster pump, and
distribution system improvements recommended in the 1988 Water Master Plan were
determined not to be required in this Water Master Plan.
Sources of Supply
The City's existing sources of water supply consist of seven active untreated (other than
disinfection and fluoridation) or "clear" groundwater wells that pump directly into the system,
three imported water connections, and three emergency connections with neighboring cities.
All existing City water supplies meet or exceed all State and federal potable water quality
standards.
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Three additional clear groundwater wells are planned as part of the Orange County Water
District's (OCWD) Conjunctive Use Program. Two of the wells are scheduled for start-up in
2001 and the third well is scheduled for start-up in 2002. With the construction of these
wells, there will be sufficient well capacity to supply approximately 150% of the ultimate
grounndwater production limit (basin production percentage) as set by OCWD and projected
for the City.
Also, the City will have sufficient groundwater capacity to supply 115% of the projected
ultimate average-day demand and 71% of the projected ultimate maximum-day demand.
Through the City's three existing imported water connections, sufficient imported water is
available to provide the balance of the projected maximum-day demand and to also
independently supply 95% of the projected average-day demand. Based on these projections,
no additional supply capacity is necessary.
It has been recommended in previous City planning studies and it is also recommended in this
Water Master Plan that propane gas backup be provided for Well Site Nos. 6, 9, and 10.
Permanent backup systems could be constructed at each of the aforementioned well sites or
portable trailer-mounted vessels could be stored in the City's Water Division Yard for use at
the well sites when required.
Storage/Booster Pump Stations
Storage is required in a water system to balance variations in demand (Operational Storage),
to provide water for fighting fires (Fire Storage), and to provide water when normal supplies
are reduced or unavailable due to unusual circumstances (Emergency Storage).
The City's existing storage system consists of four reservoirs (Overmyer No.1, Overmyer No.
2, Overmyer No. 3 and Peck) with a combined storage capacity of 40.0 million gallons (MG).
Booster stations are located at the Overmyer and Peck sites to pump water from the reservoirs
into the distribution system. The Reservoir Hill Booster Pump Station boosts water from
Zone 1 into Zone 2.
Earlier this year, the Overmyer reservoirs and booster pump station were evaluated for
general condition and structural integrity and the booster pumps and motors were evaluated
mechanically. Based on the study's recommendations, which are also recommended in this
Water Master Plan, the reservoirs will undergo structural rehabilitation and a new booster
pump station will be constructed at the same site.
The City recently finished construction on the 9.0-MG Edwards Hill Reservoir. The Edwards
Hill Booster Pump Station that will pump water from the reservoir into the distribution system
is currently under construction. The new booster pump station will have both dedicated Zone
1 and dedicated Zone 2 pumps. Also, a new 9.0-MG reservoir, which would be called the
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Springdale Reservoir, has been proposed at the Peck Reservoir site that would increase
storage at the site to 25.0 MG.
The 1988 City Water Master Plan calculated an ultimate storage deficiency of 52.0 MG and
61.0 MG without and with a Bolsa Chica annexation, respectively. However, water demands
projected for this Water Master Plan are significantly lower than the demands projected in
1988 and the City's storage requirements were re-analyzed to re-assess storage requirements
based on the lower projected demands and other factors that have changed since 1988.
The results of the analysis determined that with the start-up the Edwards Hill Reservoir and
construction of the Springdale Reservoir, which is recommended, the City would have
sufficient storage capacity to satisfy the storage capacity requirements set forth in this Water
Master Plan.
However, there is currently no storage or supply located south of the Newport-Inglewood
fault that cuts through the City and an earthquake on this fault could leave this area without a
source of supply. Therefore, an additional 10.0 MG-reservoir and 11,000-gpm booster pump
station are recommended to be located-in the southeast, possibly at the Edison property, to
provide emergency storage and supply to this area. No other additional storage or booster
pump improvements are recommended.
Approximately 10,400 l.f. of 16 to 24-inch transmission main is recommended to convey
water from the proposed booster pump station at the Edison site to the Downtown
transmission loop and to the southeast area of the City.
Water Transmission and Distribution System
There are approximately 577 miles of transmission and distribution piping in the water system
with sizes ranging from 4 to 42 inches in diameter. The majority of the piping in the system is
made of asbestos cement and should have a long remaining service life.
However, thirteen of the City's trunk water mains were evaluated for exterior soil-related
corrosion in a 1990 study (updated in 1997) and based on the cost estimates and
recommendations made in the study, the City prioritized pipelines for future corrosion-related
rehabilitation, with some pipelines scheduled for replacement.
The pipelines scheduled for corrosion-related rehabilitation include the 42-inch pipeline from
Springdale Avenue/Warner Avenue to Clay Avenue/Huntington Street, the 36-inch pipeline
on Springdale Avenue from OC-35 to Warner Avenue, and the 30-inch pipeline from Clay
Avenue/Huntington Street to Yorktown Avenue/Newland Street.
Pipelines scheduled for replacement include the 22/21-inch transmission main that currently
conveys water from OC-9 to the Overmyer facilities. It is recommended that the new
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transmission main be routed on Newland Street from OC-9 to a connection with the existing
30-inch OC-44 transmission main on Yorktown Avenue (18,600 linear feet) (l.f.).
Although only 1% of the piping in the distribution system is made of cast iron (35,000 l.f.),
this is significant because unlined and uncoated cast iron pipe is prone to severe interior and
exterior corrosion. It is recommended that the City undergo a cast iron pipe replacement
program starting with the downtown area to ensure system reliability in these areas.
The City contracted in 1997 to have a leak detection survey of the water distribution system
performed to locate and quantify water loss due to leakage. A total of 498 miles of pipeline
was surveyed, with a water loss of approximately 67,000 gallons per day (gpd) quantified
from 17 identified leaks. The City has since repaired all of the leaks identified in the survey
and the City has implemented an on-going leak investigation and repair program as a measure
to keep water losses to a minimum while facilitating cost savings. The leak survey and repair
program has been successful with total unaccounted-for water decreasing from 7% in 1997/98
to an average 5% in 1998/99 through 1999/00.
The City's existing HZONET hydraulic network model was used to simulate and analyze
distribution system performance and to recommend improvements. System performance was
determined to be good in all of the simulations run with the exception of five simulations
(four locations) where the available fire flow did not meet the requirements set forth in the
Water Master Plan. The improvements that are recommended to satisfy fire-flow
requirements at these locations are listed at the end of this chapter.
The recommended fire flow improvements include connecting pipeline dead-ends and
constructing a cross-tie at one location on Beach Boulevard. Similar improvements at other
locations on Beach Boulevard were recommended in the 1988 Water Master Plan and are also
recommended in this Water Master Plan.
Also recommended (in previous City planning studies and also in this Water Master Plan) are
upgrades to the chlorination facilities at Well Site Nos. 6, 7, 9 and 10.
Recommendations
The following projects were recommended in previous City planning studies and are
subsequently recommended in this Water Master Plan:
Beach Boulevard Pipeline Improvements
To increase flow capacity and fire protection on Beach Blvd, the 1988 Water Master
Plan recommended connecting missing segments at OCFCD C-6 to Warner Avenue,
Spear Avenue to Liberty Avenue, and Ronald Road to Talbert Avenue (1,700 l.f. total)
and constructing 12-inch cross-ties at Slater Avenue, Indianapolis Avenue, and
Atlanta Avenue (500 l.f.). The cross-tie at Atlanta Avenue has already been
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constructed as well as an additional cross-tie at Yorktown Avenue. It is recommended
that the remaining improvements on Beach Boulevard recommended in the 1988
Water Master Plan be implemented to increase flow capacity and fire protection on
Beach Boulevard.
Chlorine Room Modifications
Upgrades to the chlorination facilities at Well Site Nos. 6, 7, 9 and 10 that include
room modifications, some building construction, installation of crane rail, and the
construction of secondary chlorine containment vessels.
Overmyer Reservoir Structural Improvements and New Overmyer Booster Pump
Station
Structural rehabilitation for Overmyer Reservoirs Nos. 1, 2 and"3 and the construction
of a new Overmyer Booster Pump Station at the same site to house Pump Nos. 1 and
2.
Spr
ingdale Reservoir
A new 9.0-MG reservoir to be located at the Peck Reservoir site that would increase
storage at the site to 25.0 MG. The storage analysis conducted for this Water Master
Plan determined that this reservoir helps satisfy one day of emergency storage at
average demand and is recommended.
Energy Backup System at Existing Well Sites
Permanent propane backup systems at Well Site Nos. 6, 9, and 10 or portable trailer-
mounted vessels stored in the City's Water Division Yard for use at the well sites
when required.
OC-9 Transmission Main Replacement
A new OC-9 transmission main (18,600 l.f. total) routed on Newland Street from OC-
9 to a connection with the existing 30-inch OC-44 transmission main on Yorktown
Avenue. This transmission main will replace the existing OC-9 transmission main that
will be abandoned because of age and corrosion problems.
Pipeline Corrosion Control- Stage 1
Corrosion control for the 42-inch pipeline from Warner Avenue and Springdale
Avenue to Clay Avenue and Huntington Street.
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Pipeline Corrosion Control-Stage II
Corrosion control for the 36-inch pipeline on Springdale Avenue from OC-35 to
Warner Avenue.
Pipeline Corrosion Control-Stage III
Corrosion control for the 30-inch pipelines from Clay Avenue and Huntington Street
to Newland Street and Yorktown Avenue.
Pipeline Corrosion Control-Stage IV
Corrosion control for various mains from 8 inches to 16 inches in diameter.
These projects are shown on Figure ES-l:
The following projects are recommended in this Water Master Plan:
Reservoir and Booster Pump Station at Southeast Site
A 10.0 MG reservoir and 11,000 gpm booster pump station to be located at a southeast
site to provide emergency storage and supply for the area south of the Newport-
Inglewood Fault and east of Bolsa Chica.
Transmission Mains to Downtown Loop
Approximately 10,400 11 of 16 to 24-inch transmission main to convey water from
the proposed booster pump station at the southeast site to the Downtown transmission
main loop and to the southeast area of the City.
Cast Iron Main Replacement Program
To increase distribution system capacity and reliability, a cast iron water main
replacement program to replace approximately 35,000 l.f. of cast iron pipe with the
program beginning in the Downtown area.
Fire-Protection Improvements
Approximately 100 l.f. of 8-inch and 320 l.f. of 12-inch pipe in Anderson Street to
increase fire service capacity and reliability to Peters Landing in Huntington Harbor.
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2, & 3 AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OVERMYER BPS.
4. 9.0 MG SPRINGDALE RESERVOIR AT PECK RESERVOIR SITE.
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6. NEW OC-9 TRANSMISSION MAIN:
5,300 LF OF 20" PIPELINE ON NEWLAND ST FROM OC-9 TO
WARNER AVE, 8,000 LF OF 24" PIPELINE FROM WARNER AVE TO
ELLIS AVE, AND 5,300 LF OF 20" PIPELINE FROM ELLIS AVE TO
YORKTOWN AVE.
7. STAGE I CORROSION CONTROL ON 42" PIPELINE FROM WARNER &
SPRINGDALE TO CLAY & HUNTINGTON.
B. STAGE II CORROSION CONTROL ON 36" PIPELINE ON SPRINGDALE FROM
OC-35 TO WARNER.
9• STAGE III CORROSION CONTROL ON 30" PIPELINE FROM CLAY &
HUNTINGTON TO NEWLAND & YORKTOWN.
10. STAGE IV CORROSION CONTROL ON VARIOUS PIPELINES
(8" TO 16" DIAMETER).
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Approximately 1,200 l.f. of 8-inch pipe routed across OCFCD DO-1, then on Foxhall
Drive, Chesterfield Lane, Longmeadow Drive, and Weatherfield Drive to Creedmor
Drive to increase fire flow to a high density residential area in the southeast.
A 6-inch cross-tie (approximately 80 1.£) to tie together the 6-inch mains on each side
of Bolsa Chica Street in the commercial area just north of Warner Avenue.
Approximately 501.f. of 8-inch pipeline on the west side of Beach Boulevard (to fill in
missing pipe segments) and a 12-inch cross-tie at Owen Avenue (100 l.£) to connect
the west main with the parallel 12-inch east main to improve fire service on Beach
Boulevard.
Approximately 100 11 of 12-inch pipe in Los Patos Avenue to connect dead-end 12-
inch pipelines at the Lynn Street intersection to improve fire service in this area and to
improve delivery to a possible Bolsa Chica development.
Downtown Loop Transmission Main Improvements
To better supply flow to the Downtown area from the proposed southeast reservoir and
booster pump station, replace the existing 6-inch cross connections on the 20-inch
Downtown Loop Transmission Main at Lake Street/Palm Avenue and at Lake Street/
Orange Avenue with 12-inch cross connections. Also construct new 8-inch cross
connections on the 20-inch main at Olive Street between: 5t' and 6th Streets, 6t' and 7th
Streets, 8`h and 9`h Streets, and 10`" and 11 cn Streets.
These projects are shown on Figure ES-2.
The recommended projects and the estimated project costs are shown in Table ES-1.
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4. 8" PARALLEL PIPE (100 LF) AND 12" PIPE (300 LF) ON -
ANDERSON ST AT PETER'S LANDING. -
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FOXHILL DR, CHESTERFIELD LN, LONGMEADOW DR, AND
WEATHERFIELD DR TO,CREEDMOR DR.
6.!:6" CROSS CONNECTION (80 LF) ON BOLSA CHICA ST.
7. '8" PIPE (500 LF) ON BEACH BLVD AND 12" CROSS CONNECTION
(100 LF) AT OWEN AVE.
8. 12" PIPE (100 LF) ON LOS PATOS AVE AT LYNN ST INTERSECTION.
9. UPGRADE CROSS CONNECTIONS ON 20" DOWNTOWN TRANSMISSION
LOOP TO 12" AT LAKE ST / PALM AVE & LAKE ST / ORANGE AVE
INTERSECTIONS. FOUR NEW 8" CROSS CONNECTIONS ON 20"
DOWNTOWN LOOP ON OLIVE ST BETWEEN 5TH ST AND 11TH ST.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH WATER MASTER PLAN
PUNS PREPMED BY:
TETRA TECH ASL WATER MASTER PLAN
18241 Lo9uee Rood,Suite 200 RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS FIGURE ES-2
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a Table ES-1.Recommended Projects and Estimated Project Costs(1)
Technical City Pr
Project Description Construction Confingency(2) Services") I Mgmt.,O.!. Total
Project 1-Beach Boulevard Improvements
Two 12-inch crossings(400 Lt.0$17011.1.) 68,000 13,500 10,000 2,000 93,500
Missing 8-inch mains(1,700 I.f.0$150/I1) 255,000 51.000 38,000 7.500 351,500
323,000 64,500 48,000 9.500 445,000
Project 2-Chlorination Upgrades @ Wells 6,7,9&10
+ (Technical Services=$90,000) 340,000 68,000 90,000 10,000 508,000
Project 3-Overmeyer Facilities Improvements
Reservoir No.1&2 Rehab(Contingency=25%) 595,000 149,000 89,000 18,000 851,000
Reservoir No.3 Rehab(Contingency=25%) 3,30Q000 825,000 495,000 99,000 4,719.000
Booster Pump Station Upgrades 1.000.000 200.000 150.000 30,000 1,380,000
4,895,000 1,174,0001 734,000 147,000 6,950,000
Project 4- 9.0 MG Springdale Reservoir($0.60/ al) 5,400,000 1,080,000 810,000 162,000 7,452,000
Project 5-Energy Backup Systems for Wells 6,9&10 1,200,000 240,000 180,000 36,000 1,656,000
■ Project 6-OC-9 Transmission Main Replacement-Stage I
+!/ 10,000I.f.24-inch main($180/1-F) 1,800,000 360,000 270,000 54,000 2,484,000
Project 7-OC-9 Transmission Main Replacement-Stage 11
8,6001 f.-20-inch main($155/ft) 1,333,000 266,500 200,000 40,000 1,839,500
Project 8-Pipeline Corrosion Control-Stage Pr
42-inch main-Wamer/Sprin dale to Clay/Huntington 140,000 28,000 54,000 4,000 226,000
Project 9-Pipeline Corrosion Control-Stage 114'i
36-inch main on Springdale(OC-35 to Warner) 1,019,000 204,000 153,000 30,500 1,406,500
Project 10-Pipeline Corrosion Control Stage-Illr'h
30-inch main-Clay/Huntin to Newland/Yorktown 1,318,DWI 263,500 198,000 39,500 1,819,000
Project 11-Pipeline Corrosion Control Stage-IVr")
Miscellaneous mains(16-inch to 8-inch) 1,004,000 201,000 150,500 30,000 1,385,500
Project 12-Conjunctive-Use Wells
{ Well No.3A 1,000,000 200,000 150,000 30,000 1,380,000
Well No.12 2,000,000 400,000 300,000 60,000 2,760,000
Well No.13 2.000.000 400,000 300,000 60,000 2 7. 60.000
5,000,000 1,000,000 750,000 150,000 6.900,000
Project 13-Southeast Site Facilities
Land 4,000,000 0 0 0 4,000,000
10-MG Reservoir($0.60/gal) 6,000,000 1,200.000 900,0()0 180,000 8,280,000
J 25 cis Booster Pump Station 1,200,000 240,000 180,000 36,000 1,656,000
11,200,000 1,440,000 1,080,000 216,000 13,936,000
Project 14-Southeast Site Transmission Main
10,4001.f.16 to 24-inch main($150/L 1,560,000 312,000 234,000 47,000 2,153,000
Project 15-Downtown Transmission Main Connections
Replace two exist.6'with 12'valved connections 20,000 4,000 3,000 Soo 27,500
Four new 8'valved connections 40,000 8.000 6.000 1.000 55,000
60,000 12,000 9,000 1,500 82,500
Project 16-Fire Protection Improvements
1001.f.(8-)&30011(12')@ Peters Landing 60,000 12,000 9,000 2,000 83,000
1,200 11(8')®southeast high-density residential 210,000 42,000 31,500 6,500 290,000
6'cross-tie an Boise Chica St.in northwest(80 I.f.) 12,000 2,500 2,000 500 17,000
500 11(6')&10011(12')on Beach Blvd. 90,000 18,000 13,500 2,500 124,000
100 11(8')on Los Palos just north of Bolsa Chica 15.000 3.000 2.000 500 20,500
387,000 77,500 58,000 12,0001 534,500
Project 17-Cast Iron Main Replacement Programr'h
34,700 I.f.0$100J1.f. 3,470,000 694,000 520,500 104,000 4,788,500
h
Total 40,449,000 7,485,000 5,539,000 1,093,000 54,566,000
(1) All construction costs are in year 2000 dollars.
(2) Contingencies are calculated at 20%of construction unless otherwise shown.
(3) Technical Services are calculated a115%of construction unless otherwise shown.
(4) City Project Management is calculated at 3°k of construction.
(5) Construction and technical services costs taken from 1997 Corrosion Study with costs increased to year 2000 dollars.
(6) Construction cost taken from 1997 Corrosion Study with costs increased to year 2000 dollars.
(7) Cast iron main replacement program would be funded as an annual operation and maintenance cost.
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ATTACHMENT #5
Executive Summary
In 1995 the City Council adopted an engineering master plan and financing plan for improvements to
its water system. The plan called for financing the improvements on a pay-as-you-go (cash)basis with
funds generated by two capital charges: a Capital Surcharge added to all water bills and a Capital
Facilities Charge applied to new residential development.
After operating on a pay-as-you-go basis for several years the City requested Tetra Tech ASL to
update the Water Master Plan and review and update the Financing Plan. In December 2000, Tetra
Tech ASL completed a new Water Master Plan.
The new Water Master Plan determined that while total population in the City was expected to
increase over the values contained in the previous Master Plan the projected water demand was
estimated to be approximately 8% less than the previous plan. This lower projected demand is due in
part to water conservation efforts initiated in the 1990's. Also, ultimate demand upon build out of the
City is estimated to increase to 8%over present day demand.
More significant, peak water demands were determined to be approximately 40% less than the peak
demands projected in the previous Water Master Plan. The lower peaking factors used in the Water
Master Plan are consistent with a trend toward lower peaking factors in the region caused in part by
water conservation efforts and more accurate monitoring of daily and hourly water demands.
New hydraulic modeling resulted in changes to the recommended system improvements and the
revised demand projections in the new Water Master Plan eliminated the need for several capital
improvement projects recommended in the previous Water Master Plan. Additionally, the method
used to calculate Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) was revised to more accurately reflect the City's
current and projected EDUs. The surcharge is now calculated on a per unit basis or by EDU based on
meter size,whichever is greater.
Capital Revenues
The Capital Surcharge became effective in December 1995, at a flat rate of$3 per month per dwelling
unit or equivalent. The charge increased $0.50 per month each December 1 until December 1, 2000,
when it reached $5.50. It will remain at this level until December 1, 2006, when it drops to $2 per
month. This charge is paid by all water customers.
The Capital Facilities Charge (CFC) is a charge on new residential development connecting to the
water system. The charge is $2,400 for a 3/4-inch meter. Higher charges apply to larger meters,based
on their higher capacity. City has entered into development agreements with respect to certain
developments in the City under which the developers provide water facilities in lieu of paying CFCs.
The capital charges are dedicated to the design and construction of Master Plan projects for the first 11
years. After that time, the surcharge is to be used for funding of increased operating and maintenance
expenses related to the additional master plan facilities.
TETRA TECH ASL
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Water System Financing Plan 1
Executive Summary
Project Costs
The Water Master Plan (December 2000) recommended a total of 18 capital improvement projects of
which seventeen projects will be funded using Capital Revenues. The eighteenth project (Cast Iron
Replacement Program) will be funded from the City's Water Operations Fund as an operation and
maintenance cost. Table E-1 lists the descriptions and costs of each of these projects. Additional
descriptions, locations and explanations can be found in the Water Master Plan Report.
Operation and'Maintenance costs on new facilities are estimated to be approximately $1.1 million per
year. These costs are estimated to begin in the year after construction for each project.
Table E-1
Capital Improvement List
Project
Project Description Estimated Cost(1)
No.
1 Beach Boulevard Crossings $446,000
2 Chlorination Upgrades $508,000
3 Overmeyer Reservoir Facilities $6,950,000
4 Springdale Reservoir $7,452,000
5 Energy Backup Systems $1,656,000
6 OC-9 Transmission Main Stage 1 $2,484,000
7 OC-9 Transmission Main Stage 2 $1,840,000
8 Pipeline Corrosion Control Stage 1 $226,000
9 Pipeline Corrosion Control Stage 2 $1,406,000
10 Pipeline Corrosion Control Stage 3 $1,819,000
11 Pipeline Corrosion Control Stage 4 $1,386,000
12 Conjunctive Use Wells $6,900,000
13 Southeast Reservoir $13,936,000
14 Southeast Transmission Main $2,253,000
15 Downtown Transmission Main $83,000
16 Fire Protection Improvements $534,000
17 PLC Development Improvements Reimbursement $1,468,000
TOTAL $51,347,000
Costs are estimated in Year 2000 Dollars.
Project Financing
The adopted capital charges, along with the current capital fund balance of$22 million as of October
1, 2000, appears to be sufficient to finance the projects and increased O&M costs on a pay-as-you-go
basis. Our projections also indicate that the City should be able to maintain a balance in the capital
fund of at least$1 million.
TETRA TECH ASL
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Water System Financing Plan 2
Executive Summary
Proposition 218
The effects of Proposition 218 were researched and a meeting was held with the City Attorney. It was
concluded that Proposition 218 should have no effect on the"pay-as-you-go" financing plan.
Recommendations
We recommend that the City carefully review the project scheduling, project descriptions and
financing projections. If the City concurs with each of these we recommend the following:
• Proceed with project implementation as outlined in the December 2000 Water Master Plan and
continue with the pay-as-you go financing plan.
• Continue to carefully evaluate both the revenue collected and the funds expended throughout
the financing period to determine if the financing plan is being met. Evaluate the financing
plan every two years to ensure that adequate revenues are being generated to complete the
recommended projects.
• Maintain a balance of at least $1 million in the capital fund to allow for potential increases in
project costs.
In conclusion, we have found that the recommended Master Plan improvements can still be financed
using the adopted pay-as-you-go financing approach.
TETRA TECH ASL
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Water System Financing Plan 3
ter Master Plan Up ate
December '2000
Water Master Plan Update
Recommendation for
Adoption
Public Works Department t
bece mber 2000 Water Master Plan
• Adopted 1995 Master Plan was based on
studies and information for the 1980s and
early 1990s
• New Master Plan is based on projected
groi vth and demand factors from recent
hist ry to determine facility improvements
neei led through year 2020
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Vv*ater Master Plan Up ate
December 2000
Municipal Code
• Exiswoting Municipal Code
Id antifies the 1995 Water Master Plan which
w II be superseded by the December 2000
Master Plan
• Amendment
Amending the Municipal Code is required with
the Adoption of the December 2000 Water
Master Plan.
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Master Plan Objectives
• System planning through 2020 that meets
curr3nt regulatory requirements
• Suff cient groundwater supply facilities
• Suf 'cient import water connections
• Suff cient storage and booster pumping
facilities to meet or exceed minimum
req irements
• Dist ibution facilities to meet service and
fire 3ressure requirements
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ater Master Plan Up ate
December 2000
Water Demand Increase
Overall 7.9 % increase from 21,500 gpm
to 23,200 gpm by year 2020
> Residential demand expected to
increase 5 % from today with increased
density
> Mixed Use, Commercial, and other
demand will increase slightly
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Water Supply
• Groundwater - 75 %
> 7 Active wells
> 3 New wells in Design and Construction
• Imported Water - 25 %
> 3 Import MWD connections
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Wqjer Master Plan Ullate
December 2000
Analysis Criteria
• Operational Storage = 25 % of Maximum
Day demand
• Fire Storage = 2 - 5000-gpm fireflows for 5
hou rs
• Em Drgency Storage
> O le average day demand
> 7 Jay outage of imported water
> 7 Jay outage of imported water and loss of
el ctric power
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System Analysis
• Supply and storage components
were analyzed for existing and
ulti ate demands
• Present Demand is the same as 1988
• Ultimate Maximum Day and Peak
Hour Demands are 40 % lower than
pro ected in earlier Master Plan
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Wier Master Plan Ultate
December 2000
Recommended Storage Facilities
Storage Reservoirs and Booster Pump Stations
> Overmyer 24 MG
> Pe k 16 MG
> Ed ards Hill 9 MG
> Spr ngdale Reservoir 9 MG
> So theast Reservoir 10 MG
Tc tal Storage 68 MG
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Reserve Storage Capacity
City adopted the Water Task Force
reco mendation: One average day of reserve
stor ge as a minimum level.
Man agencies have greater reserve:
> Irvine Ranch Water District 1.8 days
> City of San Clemente 5.0 days
> Los Alisos Water District 6.5 days
> La Canada Irrigation District 2.0 days
> City of Monterey Park 1.6 days
> Ci of Los Angeles 15 days
(to be reduced to 7.9 days) 10
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ter Master Plan U ate
December 2000
Project Costs
• Master Plan Projects estimated to
cos $51.3 million
• 3 % inflation increases total project
cost to $54.1 million
• O & M costs increase to $1.3 million
by year 2007/2008
Cash Flow Projections
• Revenues include new residential
Conn ction charge, monthly surcharge,
and % interest
• Expenditures include right-of-way,
engineering, construction management,
administration, O & M and General Fund
transfer
• Balance will be drawn down as capital
projects are constructed
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ter Master Plan U ate
December 2000
Conclusions
• Master Plan projects can be financed
using current pay-as-you-go
schedule
• Revenue and expenditures are on
tar et
• Ca h flow indicates no annual deficit
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Recommended Action
• Adopt 2000 Water Master Plan
up ate
• Am nd the Municipal Code to allow
pro ect adjustments through City
Cot ncil Resolutions
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2000 Main Street Telephone
Gail Hutton Huntington Beach, California 92648 (714) 536-5555
City Attorney Fax (714) 374-1590
RECEIVED FROM
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April 2,2001 � z �_
CfRCE OF
Mr. Chuck Scheid oWNBF0cWAY CrrYCUWX
8062 Ebbtide Circle MEMs
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Re: Reconsideration of Springdale Reservoir
Your Letter Dated March 5, 2001
Dear Mr. Scheid:
On behalf of the City of Huntington Beach, I am responding to your letter(copy
attached) dated March 5, 2001 to Mayor Pam Julien Houchen.
There are two funds the City has established to pay for water infrastructure
improvements.
I. ORDINANCE NO. 3302
By way of background, the City Council, on October 16, 1995, adopted
Ordinance No. 3302. This ordinance: (1) amended Huntington Beach Municipal Code
("HBMC") § 14.12.010(d) to create the Capital Facilities Charge; and (2) amended
HBMC§ 14.12.040 to create the Capital Surcharge.
A. CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE
The Capital Facilities Charge is levied by the City, as a condition to
furnishing water service to a given parcel of property, and is intended to reimburse the
City for its cost of building new water systems and/or replacing or extending existing
systems.
B. CAPITAL SURCHARGE
The Capital Surcharge, on the other hand, is levied by the City in its -
monthly customer water bills.
µ
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Mr. Chuck Scheid
4/2/01 ,
Page 2
- C. THE WATER MAST
ER PLAN FUND
HBMC§ 14.12.010(d), as to the Capital Facilities Charge, and HBMC
§ 14.12.040, as to the Capital Surcharge, state that monies from these two charges shall
be used only for projects identified in the approved 1995 Water Master Plan.
Monies from the Capital Facilities Charge and monies from the Capital
Surcharge have been combined or merged by the City into what is known as the"Water
Master Plan Fund." This merger was referenced in the approved 1995 financing plan
which accompanied the approved 1995 Water Master Plan. You mention the Water
Master Plan Fund several times in your March 5 letter.
D. THE WATER FUND
In addition to the two above-described charges (which have been
combined into the Water Master Plan Fund), there is also the City's Water Fund. See
HBMC§ 14.12.170.
It is important to note that the Water Master Plan Fund and the Water
Fund are separate and distinct funds.
• II. YOUR MARCH 5, 2001 LETTER
In your March 5, 2001 letter, you state, citing HBMC§ 14,12.040 (which pertains
to the Capital Surcharge), that Water Master Plan Fund monies cannot be spent on the
Springdale Reservoir because this project was not listed in the approved 1995 Water
Master Plan.
You are correct in part of your statement,but incorrect in another part. You are
correct in your statement that the Springdale Reservoir was not listed in the 1995 Water
Master Plan. However, you failed to recognize that the Capital Surcharge is separate and
distinct from the Water Fund. HBMC§ 14.12.040 only applies to the Capital Surcharge;
it does not apply to the Water Fund.
I also want to assure you,based on information provided to me by the City's
Public Works Department:
1. that between 1995 and the present date, no monies from
the Water Master Plan Fund have been spent on water projects
not listed on the 1995 Water Master Plan; and
2. the only water projects,between 1995 and the present date,
• upon which Water Master Plan Fund monies have been spent,
are those listed on the 1995 Water Master Plan.
Mr. Chuck Scheid
4/2/01
• Page 3
Thus,there has been no violation of either HBMC§ 14.12.010(d) or, as you
claim,HBMC§ 14.12.140.
III. SPRINGDALE RESERVOIR
Monies to acquire the Springdale Reservoir site, next to the current Peck
Reservoir,were obtained from the City's Water Fund; not the Water Master Plan Fund.
The City anticipates, however, that Water Master Plan Fund monies will be used
for the future construction of the Springdale Reservoir because this reservoir is included
as part of the 2000 Water Master Plan; which master plan the City Council is being asked
to approve on April 2, 2001.
IV. CONCLUSION
On behalf of the City, I wish to thank you for your very strong interest in this
matter and I hope and trust that this letter has answered your questions.
• Very truly yours,
AIL HUTTON, City Attorney
Attachment: March 5, 2001 letter from Chuck Scheid to Mayor Pam Julien Houchen
cc (with attachments):Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Ray Silver, City Administrator
William Workman,Assistant City Administrator
Robert F. Beardsley,Director of Public Works
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. Chuck Scheid
8062 Ebbtide Circle
HuntBch, CA 92646
5 March 2001
Honorable Mayor Pam Julian Houchen
and Members of the City Council
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Subject: Reconsideration of Springdale Reservoir
Dear Mayor Julian Houchen,
At the last City Council meeting on 20 February 2001 funding in the amount of $7,834,000
was approved for the subject reservoir. The funding source was shown as Water Master
Plan Fund Account No. 50791002.82100.
• This is a "newt' reservoir requirement and resulted from the update of the 1995 Master
Water Plan. I observed at the study session on 20 February that based on my
understanding of the updated plan this "new" reservoir was not really a need, but rather a
desire. City Council chose to categorize it as a need which, of course, is their prerogative.
However, further review shows that use of Water Master Plan Fund money for this
reservoir is illegal. Specifically, the Huntington Beach Municipal Code states:
Section 14.12.040 Water rates-Designated:
A Capital Surcharge to be charged monthly as may be determined by the City shall
be set by resolution of the City Council. All monies collected as the Capital
Surcharge shall be used only for projects identified in the 1995 Water Master Plan.
(paragraph 2)
The new Springdale Reservoir is not one of the 20 projects specifically identified in the
1995 Water Master Plan. Consequently, it.cannot be funded legally using Water Master.
Plan Fund monies.
City Council may have been unaware of this specific Municipal Code provision when the
vote was taken at the last City Council meeting. However, you know now. I urge you to
• reconsider your action of 20 February 2001 this evening.
z0:d �i101 •
Chuck Scheid
8062 Ebbtide Circle
HuntBch, CA 92646
A failure to take corrective action this evening would appear to make it clear that the City
Council was deliberately violating the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. Some might
consider the result to be a deliberate misuse of govemment funds.
Besides which, how on earth can we possibly convince our citizens to vote to give huge
sums of their money for specific infrastructure projects, if the City Council continues to
demonstrate that it is going to spend such monies however it so pleases?
It is dear from reading the updated Water Master Plan that one or more additional projects
are included which were not in the 1995 Water Master Plan and as such cannot be funded
using the surcharge, based on current law. It is possible that since the 1995 Water Master
Plan was put in place that other projects, not in that plan, have been completed or started
in the last five years, again using surcharge monies imprcperly.
I request that the City Administrator be directed to provide an accounting as soon as
possible that identifies where all surcharge money has gone over the last five years and
where it is projected to go, and which, if any, of these projects is not In the 1995 Water
• Master Plan.
Sincerely yours,
Chuck Sc eid
PC: City Administrator
City Attorney
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Mast& Plan of Sewersp date
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Master Plan of Sewers
Update
Including Inflow and Infiltration Study
Background
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)
requires update of SMP, including
Inflow/Infiltration Study, every 5 years
Compliance will maintain grant eligibility with
OCSD—over $2 million received since 1998.
Sewer Master Plan (SMP) last updated in
1995 by Kennedy/Jenks
A SMP evaluated condition and capacity of
sewers; projected impacts of growth on
sewer infrastructure capacity
Late Communication
April 2,2001
Item F-1 1
Mast* Plan of Sewers6 pdate
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.
Prepared 1995 Sewer Master Plan Update
u Consultant is familiar with City system & the
1995 Update staff will be assigned to project
Kennedy/Jenks local office retains historical
data and record drawings critical to master
planning effort
Project completion will require 9-12 months
and is independent of proposed sewer
service charge implementation
Preliminary Schedule for Implementation
N
of Sewer Service Charge
k it Prepare final charge calculations, Mar/Apr
s
develop public information program,
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initial programming by IT staff, prepare
draft ordinance
Present at City Council Study Session May
I Conduct public outreach meetings May/Aug
o Public meetings & ordinance adoption Jul/Aug
Charge appears on customers' bills Oct/Nov
Late Communication
April 2,2001
Item F-1 3