Conduct of a Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 2007 R_ Establishing a Schedule for Implementing a Sewer System Management Plan. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 10/22/2007 AGENDA ITEM: Conduct of a Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 2007 R_ Establishing a Schedule for Implementing a Sewer System Management Plan Contact Person/Dept.: Damian Skinner Phone Number: (310) 253 6402 Item Number: PH 1 Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes No X Public Hearing: X Public Notification: Master Public Notification List (10/17/07) Advertised in Culver City News on 10/11/2007 Action Item: Attachments: X Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson 10/11/07 Fiscal Impact Review: Marlee Chang (by M. Noller) (10/16/07) City Attorney Approval: Carol A. Schwab (10/16/07) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (10/17/07) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a schedule for implementing a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) pursuant to State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2006 0003 DWQ. BACKGROUND: The General Waste Discharge Requirement (GWDR) adopted on May 2 2006 by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) requires that all owners and operators of sanitary sewer collection systems over one mile in length develop and implement a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) pursuant to State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2006 0003 DWQ. As an owner and operator of a collection system the City must put in place a comprehensive plan for inspection condition assessment cleaning rehabilitation capacity assessment and capital upgrades to mitigate Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs). The completed SSMP must be approved by the City Council by August 2 2009. The schedule for implementation of the SSMP and an organizational chart depicting responsible parties must be completed and approved no later than November 2 2007. DISCUSSION: SSOs are overflows from sanitary sewer systems th...
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