During FY 2018-19, a number of operational goals were met along with the completion of capital improvement projects.  Accomplishments related to the GGSD include:

• Reduction of Sanitary Sewer Overflows;
• Completion of the sewer main improvements construction on Newland Street, Josephine Street, Trask Avenue, Stanford Avenue, and Westminster Avenue;
• Completion of the sewer main improvements construction on Orangewood Avenue between Western Avenue to 850 feet west of the intersection of Western Avenue and Orangewood Avenue;
• Design of Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase I – sewer main lining and spot repair projects 1 & 2 (2 out of 6 projects);
• Design of Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase I – sewer main replacement project 1 (1 out of 4 projects);
• Removal and replacement of 45 manhole rings and covers;
• Inspection of approximately 2,800 manholes out of 9,700 manholes;
• Completion of closed circuit television (CCTV) work for 110,000 linear feet of sewer line and approximately 350,000 linear feet of cleaning;
• Continued implementation of the Sewer Main Cleaning Program, Manhole Inspection Program, Hot Spot Cleaning Program, CCTV Roving Checks Program and Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Program for the GGSD’s lift stations;
• Completion of the Root Control Program covering 17,250 linear feet of sewer lines;
• Treated 2,400 manholes through the Insect Spraying Program;
• Diverted 5 possible sewer system overflows;
• Continued flow monitoring throughout the system;
• Repaired 14 sewer main defects identified through the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Plan;
• Completion of the cleaning of 620 hot spots;
• Compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR) mandates;
• Compliance with waste diversion goals of AB 939 (50% diversion), AB 341 (Commercial Recycling) and AB 1826 (Commercial Organics Recycling);
• Compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Trash Amendment;
• Secured grant funding from CalRecycle’s Oil Payment Program and City/County Beverage Container Recycling Program to support the City’s Used Motor Oil Residential Collection Program and liter abatement at City park sites;
• Funded the Discovery Science Center’s School Recycling Educational Program;
• Compliance with all South Coast Air Quality Management District and Orange County Health Care Agency regulations and rules related to the management of closed landfills; and
• Enforce the Fats, Oils, and Grease ordinance (FOG) through inspections of food service establishments and review of construction plans.

Each year, it is necessary to adopt an annual budget to fund the GGSD’s operations based on the organizational requirements of the GGSD’s sewer and refuse funds. Goals for the upcoming fiscal year include:

• Construction of the sewer main improvements construction on Ward Street between Davit Avenue and McFadden Avenue, Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase I – sewer main lining and spot repair projects 1 & 2, Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase I – sewer main replacement project 1;

• Implementation of Sewer Structural Deficiency Improvement Plan;
• Continue the Manhole Inspection Program and replace deteriorated manhole rings and covers;
• Continue replacement of sewer main defects identified through CCTV inspections;
• Continue to implement State Water Resources Control Board’s Statewide General WDR mandates, including expansion of capital improvement projects and operation and maintenance programs to address capacity and structural deficiencies (dependent upon funding);
• Continue the public education program for FOG control;
• Continue inspection and enforcement efforts related to the FOG ordinance for food service establishments;
• Continue compliance efforts related to AB 939 waste diversion (50% diversion), AB 341 (Commercial Recycling) and AB 1826 (Commercial Organics Recycling);
• Continue to implement Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Recycling Program Ordinance (GGMC § 18.60) to help comply with the CALGreen building codes to recycle, reuse, salvage or divert at least 65 percent of their debris for most construction and demolition projects;
• Continue seeking recycling grants;
• Continue funding the Discovery Science Center’s School Recycling Educational Program to help achieve long-term waste diversion goals;
• Ensure environmental compliance of GGSD’s Longsdon Pit north and south closed landfills located west of Harbor Boulevard/north of Chapman Avenue; and
• Evaluate and address funding issues in solid waste and sanitary sewer regulation compliance as they arise.

The GGSD revenues continue to stay strong.  The proposed budget will allow for the GGSD to continue meeting its obligations under the WDR mandates by continuing with its capital improvement and replacement programs.

It is recommended that the Garden Grove Sanitary District Board:

• Conduct a public hearing; 

• Adopt a Resolution approving the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 and Fiscal Year 2020-21;

• Adopt a Resolution re-appropriating project balances and encumbrances from Fiscal Year 2018-19; and

• Adopt a Resolution setting the Fiscal Year 2019-20 appropriations limit.

By:  Katie Delfin, Senior Administrative Analyst