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REQUEST FOR ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: MEMBERS OF CIAB/PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
SUBMITTED BY: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Alvin Papa, Deputy Director of Public Works
Subject:
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City of Huntington Beach Water Master Plan
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Statement of Issue:
Water master plans are crucial for ensuring the sustainable management of water resources and meeting the needs of our community, now and in the future. A water master plan is a comprehensive planning document that includes assessments of our current water supply and infrastructure, and identifies projects that are needed for the long-term health of our water system. Historically, the City performs an update to its Water Master Plan every 5-7 years, usually in advance upcoming water rate adjustment cycles.
Financial Impact:
Adoption of the Water Master Plan does not commit the City to fund specific projects and will not directly result in any financial impacts. Approval and adoption of the Water Master Plan by City Council will guide the development of the Water CIP during the annual budget process.
Recommended Action:
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Recommend adoption of the 2023 Water Master Plan by City Council.
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Alternative Action(s):
None.
Analysis:
Staff issued a request for proposals in July 2021 and received three (3) proposals from its list of on-call water engineering consultants. Tetra Tech was determined to be the most qualified firm and was issued a purchase order in the amount of $282,938. The scope of work included: update of the Water Master Plan; update of the City’s existing WaterCAD computer model; analysis of the City’s water supply, pumping, and storage; and development of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project list for needs over the next 20 years.
The draft final report was completed in November 2023. The report identifies 33 projects with an estimate of $177 million in total. The projects identified therein will help guide the 2024 water rate study and will be used to help develop the City’s future Water CIP Program. Staff recommends that the Commission recommend the 2023 Water Plan update for City Council adoption.
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 6 - Infrastructure Investment, Strategy D - Undertake major planning efforts including Fleet Capital Replacement Plan, Mobility Master Plan and Infrastructure Report Card to adequately anticipate and prepare for future infrastructure needs.
For details, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan <http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan>.
Attachment(s):
1. 2023 Water Master Plan
2. Presentation