During FY 2015/16, 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 Westminster Avenue between Roxey Drive and Harbor Boulevard, Cerritos Avenue between Gilbert Street and Brookhurst Street, Lampson Avenue between Leroy Avenue and Brookhurst Street, and Brookhurst Street between Lampson Avenue and Bixby Street;
• Completion of the design of Capital Improvements Project at Joyzelle Street – Hill Road;
• Removal and replacement of 84 manhole rings and covers;
• Inspection of approximately 2,747 manholes out of 9,700 manholes;
• Completion of closed circuit television (CCTV) work for 39,169 linear feet of sewer line and approximately 460,442 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 16,253 linear feet of sewer lines;
• Treated 2,630 manholes through the Insect Spraying Program;
• Added 5 smart manhole cover monitors at problem areas and diverted 4 possible sewer system overflows;
• Continued flow monitoring throughout the system;
• Repaired 22 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 (Organics Recycling);
• 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 second year of 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.

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:

• Completion of the design and specifications for capital improvement projects on Ward Street between Davit Avenue and McFadden Avenue, Newland Street between Route 22 and Gloria Avenue, Josephine Street between Acacia Street to Garden Grove Boulevard, Trask Avenue between Jackson Street and Coast Street, Donegal Drive between Madison Circle and Bolsa Avenue, and Westminster Avenue between Euclid Street and Anita Place;
• 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 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 (Organics Recycling);
• 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:

• Adopt the attached resolutions approving the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Budget, and reappropriating project balances and encumbrances from Fiscal Year 2015/16.

By:  Katie Victoria, Senior Administrative Analyst