On June 28, 2022, Council adopted the amended budget for FY 2022-23. During FY 2022-23, a number of operational goals were met along with the completion of capital improvement projects. These accomplishments include:

• Reduction of Sanitary Sewer Overflows;
•  Completion Construction of Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase I – Sewer Main Replacement Project 2 & 3;
•  Completion Construction of Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase I – sewer main lining Project 3 & 4;
•  Removal and replacement of 4 manhole rings and covers;
•  Inspection of approximately 828 out of 9,700 manholes;
•  Completion of closed circuit television (CCTV) work for 82,291 linear feet of sewer line and approximately 274,576 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 17,401 linear feet of sewer lines;
•  Diverted 6 possible sewer system overflows;
•  Continuation of Roach Spraying Program addressing 1,188 manholes;
•  Continued flow monitoring throughout the system;
•  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), Methane Emission) and AB 1826 (Commercial Organics Recycling);
•  Compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Trash Amendment through;
•  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;
•  Secured grant funding from CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Program Assistance for public outreach and education;
•  Began implementation of SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Methane Emission) for all residential, commercial, and multi-family properties;
•  Execution of the Amended and Restated Agreement with Republic Services;
•  Enforce the Fats, Oils, and Grease ordinance (FOG) through inspections of food service establishments with completion of 125 industrial facilities, 320 commercial facilities, 310 restaurants;
•  Review of construction plans to ensure FOG compliance; and
•  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.

The proposed budget for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 is necessary to fund the GGSD’s operations based on the organizational requirements for sewer and refuse services. Goals for the upcoming fiscal years include:

• 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 and operation and maintenance programs to address capacity and structural deficiencies (dependent upon funding);
• Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase II – Evaluation of the Phase II of the sewer system, approximately 500,000 ft of sewer mains. The phase II area is generally located south of Katella Avenue, west of Lewis Street, north of Westminster Avenue, and east of Euclid St. The sewer pipes range from 6-inch to 18-inch in diameter;
• Construction of Sewer Improvements Project – Lampson Avenue and Springdale Street;
• Construction of the Partridge Lift Station Improvement Project (Muffin Monster Installation);
• Construction of Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase I – Sewer Main Replacement Project 4;
• Completion Construction of Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase I – sewer main lining Project 5 & 6;
• Construction of Sanitation Lift Stations SCADA Improvements Project;
• 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), SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Methane Emission)  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;
• 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.

There are two distinct operations under GGSD, sewer service and refuse service.  The proposed budget for sewer operations totals $22.5 million for FY 2023-24 and $19.5 million for FY 2024-25. The proposed budget for refuse operations totals $3.6 million for FY 2023-24 and $3.0 million for FY 2024-25. The proposed funding will enable GGSD to continue operations and implement capital improvement and replacement programs, as well as ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

It is recommended that the Garden Grove Sanitary District Board:

• Conduct a public hearing; 
• Adopt a Resolution approving the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year 2024-25;
• Adopt a Resolution to set the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
• Adopt a Resolution re-appropriating project balances and encumbrances from Fiscal Year 2022-23.