REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Chris Davis, Senior Management Analyst
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06 approving and adopting the 2023 Water Master Plan (WMP) Update; and, adopt Resolution No. 2025-07 identifying specific projects for Water Capital Facilities expenditures.
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Statement of Issue:
The Water Master Plan is used to identify capital improvement projects needed over the next 20 years. These projects are consistent with asset management practices and are necessary to maintain a healthy water infrastructure. Water Master Plans are typically updated every five to seven years. Staff began updating the Water Master Plan in 2021, with the draft completed in November 2023.
Financial Impact:
No funding is required. The Water Master Plan does not commit the City to any specific projects and will not directly result in any financial impacts. Approval and adoption of the Water Master Plan by the City Council will guide the development of the Water Capital Improvement Program during the annual budget process. All revenues from the Capital Facilities Charge are deposited in the Water Master Plan Fund 507.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, "A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Huntington Beach Approving and Adopting That Certain Report Entitled 'City of Huntington Beach, 2023 Water Master Plan Update'"
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-07, "A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Huntington Beach Identifying the Specific Water Projects from The Approved Water Master Plan on Which Capital Facilities Charge Monies and Capital Surcharge Monies Can Be Expended"
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Water Master Plan (WMP) Update evaluates the City's water system performance an...
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