California City City Council
September 10, 2024

1 AGENDA

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY

CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
REGULAR MEETING @ 5:00 PM

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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Cooper, Creighton, Kulikoff, Mayor Pro Tem Smith & Mayor Kulikoff.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are welcome to address the City Council only on those items listed on the Closed Session agenda. Each member of the public will be given (3) three minutes to speak.

CLOSED SESSION
CS.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
1 Potential Case Significant exposure to potential litigation

CS.2 DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 (b) (1)

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
5:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Cooper, Creighton, Kulikoff, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
3 a. OHV
b. Cannabis
c. Housing

CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS
a. August 30, 2024 - J.M Powers
b. August 31, 2024 - J.M Powers
c. September 1, 2024 – J.M Powers

CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS
 Certificate of Recognition for Yvette White for assisting in the recent park cleaning event.

PUBLIC COMMENT
This portion of the meeting is reserved for the public to address the City Council on any matter NOT on the agenda and over which the City Council has jurisdiction. Comments are to be limited to three (3) minutes. The City Council will receive the comments but cannot engage in back-and-forth discussion with the public or make any decision. The City Council can direct staff to bring the item back to a future agenda for discussion.

CONSENT CALENDAR

WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Consideration to waive full-text reading of all Resolutions and Ordinances by single motion made at the start of each meeting, subject to the ability of the City Council / Agency to read the full text of selected resolutions and ordinances when the item is addressed by subsequent motion.

All items on the consent calendar are considered routine, and non-controversial and will be approved by (1) one motion if no member of the council, staff, or public wishes to comment or ask questions. Public comments are to be limited to (3) three minutes. Roll call vote required.

CC1. Approve City Check Register dated 08/23/24 through 09/05/24.

CC2. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 24-817, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of California City, Amending Article 1, Chapter 5, Section 1-5.04 of the California City Municipal Code Aligning Administrative Fines with the City’s Current Master Fee Schedule. (Second Reading & Adoption).

CC3. Cal City Purchasing Policy Update 9-10-2024
CC4. California City Title 6 Chapter 2 and Chapter 10 Ordinance Updates Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached Ordinance with updates to Title 6, Chapter 2. No resolution is required. This action is introduced at this meeting and will be adopted at a second (reading) meeting.

CITY MANAGER REPORT
Oral report
4 CONTINUED BUSINESS
CB1. Options for Airport Management.

Staff Report: Latisha Lamberth, Acting City Manager
Recommended Action: Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve this contract as CB2. Water and Waste Water Master Plan Updates 2023.

Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached Wastewater 2023 Plan Updates
CB3. Hacienda Blvd - Manzanita to Redwood
Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
Recommended Action: Motion to pass a Resolution to accept the lowest responsive and responsible Bid, award the project and to execute a construction agreement with Westrock General Engineering in the amount of $480,000.00 for the Hacienda Blvd. Rehabilitation from Manzanita Ave. to Redwood Blvd. – STPL 5399-(033) project and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction agreement. Additionally, Staff recommends the approval in the amount of $48,000.00, or Ten percent (10%), for Construction Contingencies crucial to the successful completion of the project. Said funds will be treated as not to exceed without future authorization from Council. These funds will be utilized for unforeseen work that may arise during the construction process which was unforeseen at the time of bidding.

Together with the award of the Construction contract staff will utilize an additional sixteen and a half (16.5%) percent to execute a task order with BHT Engineering, Inc. to provide Construction Management/Observation to further guarantee that the City and its residents receive a quality product acceptable in quality, nature, and construction method. BHT will not only supply continuous inspection but will also provide Materials Sampling and Testing as required by the City’s Quality Assurance Program (QAP), which is a program that will ensure the materials and workmanship incorporated into each construction project conform to the requirements of the contract plans and specifications

NEW BUSINESS
NB1. Discussion on status of SDI funds and requests by SDI Committee Councilmember: Creighton
Recommended Action: Council discusses all relevant issues regarding the SDI funds and committee and determine a path forward to transparency and accountability NB2. Discussion on utilizing remaining ARPA funds
Councilmember: Creighton
Recommended Action: Council discuss all relevant issues regarding the disposition of ARPA funds COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, AGENDA REQUESTS, AND AB1234 REPORTS This portion of the meeting is reserved for council members to present information, announcements, and items that have come to their attention. The Brown Act precludes Council, staff, or public discussion. Short staff responses are appropriate. The Council will take no formal action. A Council member may request the City Clerk to calendar an item for consideration at a future meeting or refer an item to staff. 5 ADJOURNMENT

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Leanndrea Weible, Deputy City Clerk for the City of California City, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing notice was posted at the City of California City, City Hall bulletin and all other official bulletin boards and the City’s website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in compliance with the provisions of the Brown Act. board at 21000 Hacienda Boulevard, California City, CA and on all official City bulletin boards.

Dated: September 7, 2024
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Leanndrea Weible
Deputy City Clerk
ITEM NO.

DEPARTMENT REPORT

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SEPTEMBER 2024
PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, OHV Manager

SUBJECT: OHV MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Events
Labor Day Holiday weekend brought out the first influx of OHV enthusiasts launching the season. A total of 22 visible RV groups were counted. Columbus Day Holiday weekend should bring out a larger influx of visitors as the weather cools.

Operations
The Borax Bill Park Visitor Center houses riding permits, merchandise, and a ton of information for the OHV community. Post Cards are now available for purchase. Visit during hours of operation, Thursday – Sunday.

Manager Updates
The G24 grant cycle begins September 7, 2024, with final awards to be posted this month. Grant funding was allocated to completely fund a small area of mold remediation in the second Borax Bill Park building. To fulfill the project agreements with the OHMVR Division, Unit #D will be ready for deployment staging in time for the holiday season.

Finance Report
For the month of August, OHV sales totaled $3,377.00 . These numbers are actuals and reflect only amounts received within each month. Please refer to Monthly Permit Sales report for FY totals. *Not all proceeds are deposited in the same month.
**OHV sales are deposited to specific OHV Permit Program GL revenue codes #29-3992 through #29-3998. Please refer to the financial statement for details. ***Some merchandise was purchased by staff at a discounted rate. All sales for merchandise are allocated to GL revenue code 29-3691.

Aug 2024 MONTHLY OHV PROGRAM SALES FY 24/25
SALES Totals QTY CASH CHECK CREDIT CARD PAYPAL TOTALS YTD TOTALS Single Permits (Prorated) $10 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Single Permits $15 53 $435 $90 $165 $105 $795 1,170.00
Small Family (Prorated) $40 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Small Family $60 11 $120 $60 $420 $60 $660 900.00
Large Family (Prorated) $80 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Large Family $100 1 $0 $0 $100 $100 100.00
OHV 4 Pack (Prorated) $35 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
OHV 4 Pack $50 7 $150 $0 $150 $50 $350 550.00
RV Pass (Prorated) $15 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
RV Pass $30 8 $120 $0 $60 $60 $240 630.00
Single Dump Pass $5 1 $5 $0 $0 $5 5
Single Water Pass $5 3 $5 $0 $5 $10 10
Additional Permits (Prorated) $5 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Additional Permits $10 3 $20 $0 $10 $30 30.00
Free Free 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Residents Permits Free 12 $0 $0 $0 $0
Paypal Fees - $4 $4 10 $0 $0 $0 $40 $40 $60
Holiday Week Day - Power $25 1 $25 $0 $0 $25 75
Holiday Week Day - Water $15 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 30
Non-Holiday Weekday-Power $15 15 $90 $0 $135 $225 240.00 Non-Holiday Weekday-Water $10 5 $40 $0 $10 $50 60.00
Holiday Weekend - Power $40 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Holiday Weekend - Water $20 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Non-Holiday Weekend-Power $25 10 $100 $0 $150 $250 300.00 Non-Holiay Weekend-Water $15 3 $45 $0 $0 $45 60
Shower Tokens $0.50 238 $119 $0 $0 $119 236.00
Transient Lodging $150 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Vendor Fees $1 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Special Event Fees $5 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Map Sales $3 1 $3 $0 $0 $3 6
Donations $1 3 $273 $0 $0 $273 273
Hoodies $40 1 $0 $0 $40 $40 40.00
Short Sleeve Shirts $20 3 $0 $0 $50 $50 70.00
Long Sleeve Shirts $30 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 15.00
Caps $20 1 $0 $0 $20 $20 70.00
Bucket Hats $20 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 10.00
Visors $15 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Beenies $15 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Tumblers $25 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Magnets $5 1 $0 $0 $5 $5 5.00
Ornaments $10 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Stickers $3 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Coffee Mugs $15 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Shot Glasses $10 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 5.00
Wine Glasses $15 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Pint Glasses $20 1 $0 $0 $20 $20 20.00
Coasters $5 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Keychain $10 1 $10 $0 $0 $10 10.00
Postcards $1 12 $6 $0 $6 $12 12.00
MONTHLY TOTALS $1,566 $150 $1,346 $315 $3,377 $4,992.00 ITEM NO.

DEPARTMENT REPORT

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SEPTEMBER 2024
PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, Cannabis Tax Administrator

SUBJECT: CANNABIS MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT

MONTHLY ACTIVITY
• Additional cannabis permits have been renewed, for a total of 26 current operational businesses. • MegaTech Industries is in the final stages of approval. Once approved, this business will be issued a COO upon payment of cultivation permit and business license. • Updating contact information for the application eligibility packets for new cannabis businesses that will need to be vetted according to the CCMC.
• Continued review of all current facilities for current business license.

ONGOING ACTIVITY
• Staff is collectively working to review all facilities for compliance and good standing. • Staff continues to collaborate in compliance efforts and compiling correct data. • Staff continues to update cannabis spreadsheet with accurate information.

QUARTERLY TAX REPORT
Total taxes collected in 4th Quarter is $187,475.19 (Updated 8/30/24). • Cultivation - $91,272.68
• Non-Cultivation - $94,449.38
• Penalties & Interest - $1,753.13
• Cannabis Back Taxes - $0.00
Total of taxes collected for FY 23/24 is $761,905.97 (Updated 8/30/24). • Cultivation - $289,917.94
• Non-Cultivation - $395,745.46
• Penalties & Interest - $8,666.29
• Cannabis Back Taxes - $67,576.28

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
September 10, 2024
PREPARED BY: Nicole Jarmon-Simmons/ Housing Manager

SUBJECT: Desert Jade & Legends Housing

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
Desert Jade
Currently have 94 apartments filled.
2 unit will be undergoing minor repairs to be rentable
Waitlist currently has 82 applicants.

Desert Jade is preparing for our 1st backyard BBQ on Sept 27th, Legends
Currently has 5 apartments and 5 houses filled.
1 house ready to be rented reviewing applications
1 apartment is under minor repairs to be rentable
Waitlist is combined with Desert Jade

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ORDINANCE NO. 24-816

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 2-2.504, 2-3.103 AND 2-3.307 AND ADDING SECTION 2-3.308 TO THE CALIFORNIA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATED TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
WHEREAS, the City of California City (“City”) is continuing its effort to resolve various fiscal constraints and has implemented various layoffs and consolidations to effectuate this goal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that Department Director salaries incur a large burden on the City’s annual budget and has determined that consolidating, where possible, potential Director roles would result in significant cost savings; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that creating a new “Director of Public Safety” position to fulfill the duties of the Police Chief and Fire Chief, if such qualified individual is available, furthers such cost savings; and
WHEREAS, the “Director of Public Safety” position does not replace the positions of Fire Chief and Police Chief, rather it provides the City flexibility in appointing one person to lead the police and fire departments, when such qualified person is available.

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals
The City Council of the City of California City finds and declares that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Amendment of California City Municipal Code Section 2-2.504 Title 2, Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-2.504, subdivision (b) is amended to read as follows:
(b) There is hereby created the office of the Assistant Director of Emergency Services ("Assistant Director"). If the City has a Director of Public Safety, then The Assistant Director shall be the Director of Public Safety's designee. If the City does not have a Director of Public Safety, then the Assistant Director shall be the City's Police Chief or the City's Fire Chief, whichever person is not serving as the Director. The goal is for the Police and Fire Chief to operate in a unified command structure as much as is reasonable possible. The Director and Assistant Director shall, with the assistance of emergency services Departments and Kern County, develop emergency plans, manage the emergency Operating 4863-8378-1077 v3
Plan (EOP) of the City, and have such other powers and duties as are assigned by the City Manager.

SECTION 3. Amendment of California City Municipal Code Section 2-3.103 Title 2, Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 2-3.103, subdivision (a) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Persons holding the following offices or positions are at-will management employees and not subject to the Personnel Rules affecting other employees:

City Manager, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Finance Director, City Engineer, City Attorney, City Clerk, Public Works Director, Director of Public Safety, and any other departmental directors of the City as such positions exist at the time of the enactment of these regulations or as may exist pursuant to Council action in the future.

SECTION 4. Amendment of Section 2-3.307 of the California City Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 3, Article 3, Section 2-3.307 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Section 2-3.307 – Director of Public Safety.
(a) In lieu of appointing a Fire Chief and a Police Chief, the City Manager may appoint a Director of Public Safety, with the advice and consent of the Council. (b) The Director of Public Safety shall be in charge of the operations of the Fire Department and the Police Department, subject to the supervision of the City Manager. The Director of Public Safety shall direct the Fire and Police Departments to fulfill the duties delegated to them by law. (c) The Director of Public Safety shall have the same powers and duties, and shall adhere to all the requirements listed under sections 2-3.301 and 2-3.302 of the California City Municipal Code.
(d) Except as otherwise prohibited by law, when an individual is employed as the Director of Public Safety, all references to "Police Chief" and "Fire Chief" throughout every section of the California City Municipal Code shall by this cross reference also mean Director of Public Safety when an individual is actively employed as the Director of Public Safety.

SECTION 5. Addition of Section 2-3.308 to the California City Municipal Code Section 2-3.308 is hereby added to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 2 of the California City Municipal Code to read as follows:
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Sec. 2-3.308 - Department Heads.
(a) Subject to Council approval, the City Manager may create such departments as are determined to be necessary for the carrying out of the affairs of the City. (b) The City Manager shall appoint the head of each department ("department head"), subject to the advice and consent of the Council. Each department head shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager, and shall be in positions of management.
(c) Each department head shall supervise their department to carry out the directives of the City Manager, subject to the requirements of law. (d) Department heads shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while on City business at the direction of the Council or City Manager.

SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner required by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ______ DAY OF _______________, 2024. __________________________
Kelly Kulikoff, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Daryl Betancur, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Victor Ponto, City Attorney
1 NB

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
September 10, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Resolution Updating SB 1383 Procurement of Recycled Content Paper Products BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:

Attached is a resolution updating the City’s previously adopted Purchasing Policy for recycled content paper products. This update is intended to comply with Senate (“SB”) Bill 1383, which beginning January 1, 2022 requires jurisdictions (cities, counties, cities and counties, or special districts that provide solid waste collection services) to purchase recycled-content paper products that are recyclable and organic waste. SB 1383 builds upon existing laws that require jurisdictions to purchase products that contain minimum recycled content and adds additional requirements on product recyclability and recordkeeping. All City staff, direct service providers, and vendors are required to comply with the State’s procurement requirements for recycledcontent paper products. There are more than 30 covered products in 4 categories: office supplies, printed materials, writing and printing papers, and janitorial supplies.

In order to comply with SB 1383, the City Council previously adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy at its July 23, 2019 meeting.

An updated Purchasing Policy is required as the City is entering into a new agreement with Waste Management for waste hauling services, which requires an updated Purchasing Policy to ensure that the City is meeting its requirements to collect recyclable and organic waste under SB 1383.

The City will be required to amend the Purchasing Policy in the future as each jurisdiction’s recycled-content paper product procurement target are recalculated every five years to account for population changes.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no estimated fiscal impact to adopting this resolution.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Council adopt the resolution as presented. 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

None
ATTACHMENTS:

A – California City purchasing Policy Update
B – July 23, 2019 Staff Report and Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy C - Resolution No. 24-XXXX
City Manager Approval (Initial): _________
City Attorney Approval (Initial): _____ ____
Finance Manager Approval (Initial): _______
(Select Category)
Departmental Reports (DR) ______
Consent Calendar (CC) ______
City Manager Report (CMR) ______
Continued Business (CB) ______
New Business (NB) ______

City of California City
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Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
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Policy Number
Effective Date Revised Date
Approved By:

BACKGROUND
By incorporating environmental considerations in public purchasing, the City of California City (City) can serve the commitment by the State of California to reducing its burden on the local and global environment, removing unnecessary hazards from its operations, protecting public health, reducing costs and liabilities, and potentially improving the environmental quality of the region. This policy is an effective way to direct the City's effort in procuring environmentally preferable products and services while remaining in compliance with local, state, and federal law including the requirements of SB 1383.

PURPOSE
The primary purpose ofthis policy isto minimize negative environmental impacts ofthe City's activities by ensuring the procurement of services and productsthat:
• Reduce toxicity;
• Conserve natural resources, materials, and energy; and, • Maximize recyclability and recycled content.

A collateral purpose isto support markets for recycled goods and other environmentally preferable products and services.

DEFINITIONS
The following terms shall have the assigned definitions for all purposes under this policy:

A. City of California City or Citymeans the City of CaliforniaCityelected officials, staff, and agencies.

COUNCIL POLICY
Effective Date: XX/XX/XX

B. Compost (SB 1383 Eligible) means the product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic solid wastes that are source separated from the municipal solid waste stream of which are separated at a centralizaed facility or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 17896.2(a)(4).

C. Direct Service Provider means a person, company, agency, contractor, or other entity that provides a service or services to the City through a contractual or other written agreement or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(17).

D. Electricity Procured from Biomass Conversion means electricity generated from biomass facilities that convert recovered Organic Waste, such as wood and landscaping waste from the municipal stream, into electricity, and is therefore eligible to meet the City’s Annual Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Target.

E. EnvironmentallyPreferable Products andServicesmeans products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product.

F. LifeCycleCostmeansthe amortized annual cost of a product, including capital costs, installation costs, operating costs, maintenance costs, and disposal costs discounted over the lifetime of the product.

G. Organic Waste means solid waste containing material originated from living organisms and their metabolic waste products including, but not limited to, food, yard trimmings, organic textiles and carpets, lumber, wood, Paper Products, Printing And Writing Paper, manure, biosolids, digestate, and sludges, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(46).

Biosolids and digestate are as defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(4) and 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(16.5), respectively.

H. Paper Products include, but are not limited to, paper janitorial supplies, cartons, wrapping, packaging, file folders, hanging files, corrugated boxes, tissue, and toweling; or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(51).

I. Practicable means sufficient in performance and available at a reasonable price.

J. Printing and Writing Papers include, but are not limited to, copy, xerographic, watermark, cotton fiber, offset, forms, computer printout paper, white wove envelopes, manila envelopes, book paper, note pads, writing tablets, newsprint, reports, magazines, and publications; or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(54).

K. Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste Products shall mean purchase or acquisition of (e.g., free delivery or free distribution from a hauler or other entity via a written agreement or contract) Organic Waste Products and end use by the City. The City’s Annual Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Target can be fulfilled directly by the City or by Direct Service Providers through written contracts or agreements for Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste Products at the City’s behest.

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Effective Date: XX/XX/XX

L. Recordkeeping means the system established by the City Manager or their designee used to track procurement and maintain records that includes Recovered Organic Waste Product procurement efforts by the City.

M. Recordkeeping Designee means the public employee appointed by the City Manager or their designee to track procurement and maintain records of Recovered Organic Waste Product procurement efforts for the City and others, as applicable.

Recovered Organic Waste Products means products made from California, landfill-diverted recovered Organic Waste, processed at a permitted or otherwise authorized operation or facility, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(60). Products that can be used to meet the Annual Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Target shall include Compost, SB 1383 Eligible Mulch, Renewable Gas from an in-vessel digestion facility, and Electricity Procured from Biomass Conversion as described herein and provided that such products meet requirements of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, Article 12.

N. Recyclable Product means a product which, after its intended end use, can demonstrably be diverted from the City of California City'ssolid waste stream for use as a raw material in the manufacture of another product, and that the paper products and printing and writing paper offered or sold to the City are eligible to be labeled with an unqualified recyclable label as defined in 16 Code of Federal Regulations Section 260.12 (2013).

O. Recycled-Content Paper Products and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper means such products that consist of at least thirty percent (30%) recycled materials (or as otherwise defined by product type under the Public Contract Code), by fiber weight, postconsumer fiber, or as-much as one hundred percent (100%) post-consumer fiber by fiber weight, consistent with the requirements of Sections 22150 to 22154 and Sections 12200 and 12209 of the Public Contract Code, and as amended.

P. Recycled Material means material and byproducts that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste, and have been utilized in place ofraw or virgin material in manufacturing a product. It is derived from post-consumer recycled material, manufacturing waste, industrialscrap, agricultural waste, and other wastematerial, but does not include material or byproducts generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process.

Q. Renewable Gas means gas derived from Organic Waste that has been diverted from a landfill and processed at an in-vessel digestion facility that is permitted or otherwise authorized by the State, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(62) R. SB 1383 means Senate Bill 1383 approved by the Governor on September 19, 2016, which establishes methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, as amended, supplemented, superseded, and replaced.

S. SB 1383 Eligible Compost means the product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic solid wastes that is produced at an approved facility and in such a way that makes it eligible to meet the Annual Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Target, as defined by CalRecycle.

T. SB 1383 Eligible Mulch means mulch eligible to meet the Annual Recovered Organic

COUNCIL POLICY
Effective Date: XX/XX/XX

Waste Product Procurement Target, pursuant to 14 CCR Chapter 12 of Division 7. This SB 1383 Eligible Mulch shall meet the following conditions for the duration of the applicable procurement compliance year, as specified by 14 CCR Section 18993.1(f)(4)

1. Produced at one of the following facilities:
- A compostable material handling operation or facility as defined in 14 CCR Section 17852(a)(12), that is permitted or authorized under 14 CCR Division 7, other than a chipping and grinding operation or facility as defined in 14 CCR Section 17852(a)(10);
- A transfer/processing facility or transfer/processing operation as defined in 14 CCR Sections 17402(a)(30) and (31), respectively, that is permitted or authorized under 14 CCR Division 7; or,
- A solid waste landfill as defined in Public Resources Code Section 40195.1 that is permitted under 27 CCR Division 2.

U. SB 1383 Regulations or SB 1383 Regulatory means or refers to the Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP): Organic Waste Reductions regulations developed by CalRecycle and adopted in 2020 that created Chapter 12 of 14 CCR, Division 7 and amended portions of regulations of 14 CCR and 27 CCR.

V. Vendor means a person or company who provides goods or services. A vendor can also be referred to as a supplier or direct service provider.

W. Virgin Material means any material occurring in its natural form. Virgin Material is used in the form of raw material in the manufacture of new products.

POLICY
The City of California City commits to:

1. Procure environmentally preferable products and services where criteria have been established by governmental or other widely recognized authorities (e.g.Energy Star, EPA Eco Purchasing Guidelines).

2. Integrate environmental factorsinto theCity's buying decisions where external authorities have not established criteria. Examples:
• Replacing disposables with reusables or recyclables;
• Supporting eco-labelling practices by buying products bearing such labels in preference to others, where they are available and provide value for money • Taking into account life cycle costs and benefits; and, • Evaluating, as appropriate, the environmental performance of vendors in providing products and services;

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3. Raise staff awareness onthe environmental issues affecting procurement by providing relevant information and training;

4. Encourage suppliers andcontractorstooffer environmentallypreferable products and services at competitive prices;

5. Encourage providers ofservicestoconsider environmental impacts ofservice delivery; and,

6. Comply with all environmental legislative and regulatory requirements in the procurement of products and services, including, but not limited to, state requirements as contained in 14 CCR Division 7, Chapter 12, Article 12 (SB 1383 procurement regulations) to procure a specified amount of Recovered Organic Waste Products, to purchase Recycled-Content Paper Products, and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper.

Nothing in this policy shall be construed asrequiring a department, agency or contractor to procure products that do not perform adequately for their intended use or are not available at a reasonable price in a reasonable period of time.

Procedures and Guidelines may be established as necessary to ensure the continuation of a strong Environmental Procurement Program.

Responsibility
AllCity of California City departments, offices and agencies shall identify and purchase the most environmentally responsible products and services that are available for the intended purpose and thatmeet the performance requirements. Factorsthatshould be considered when determining the environmentally preferable good or service include, but are not limitedto:
• Minimization of virgin material use in product or service lifecycle • Maximization of recycled products used in product or service life cycle • Environmental cost of entire product or service life cycle • Reuse of existing products or materials in product or service life cycle • Recyclability of product
• Minimization of packaging
• Reduction of energy/water consumption
• Toxicity reduction or elimination
• Elimination of uncertified hardwoods in product or service life cycle • Durability and maintenance requirements
• Ultimate disposal of the product
Purchasing Division Responsibilities (Finance Department):

1. Develop and maintain information about environmentally preferable products and recycled products containing themaximum practicable amount ofrecycled materials, to be purchased by departments, agencies, consultants and contractors wheneverpossible.

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2. Inform departments, agencies and contractors oftheirresponsibilities underthis policy and provide implementation assistance.

3. Institute product testing andtrialservice to evaluate environmentally responsible alternatives pursuant to established testing guidelines.

4. Require the use ofrecycled materials and recycled products by incorporating them in bid specifications where practicable;

5. Disseminate information on recycled and environmentally preferable product procurementrequirements,specifications, and performance toassist vendorswith procurement opportunities with the City.

6. Establish guidelines governing the review and approval of specifications for the procurement ofselected materials based on considerations ofrecycling, energy and water conservation, life cycle costing and other environmental considerations.

7. Submit reports of policy impacts on an annual basis.

8. Paper procurement:

A. If fitness and quality of Recycled-Content Paper Products and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper are equal to that of non-recycled items, all departments and divisions of the City shall purchase Recycled-Content Paper Products and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper, whenever available at the same or a lesser total cost than non-recycled items, consistent with the requirements of the Public Contracts Code, Sections 22150 through 22154 and Sections 12200 and 12209, and as amended. Recycled-Content Paper Products and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper are as follows and shall meet the following content standards:
i. Printing and writing paper shall consist of at least thirty percent (30%), by fiber weight, postconsumer recycled content fiber;
ii. Toilet paper shall consist of at least forty-five percent (45%), by fiber weight, postconsumer recycled content fiber;
iii. Paper towels shall consist of at least forty percent (40%), by fiber weight, postconsumer recycled content fiber;
iv. Facial tissue shall consist of at least ten percent (10%), by fiber weight, postconsumer recycled content fiber;
v. Toilet seat covers shall consist of at least twenty percent (20%), by fiber weight, postconsumer recycled content fiber;
vi. General purpose paper wipers shall consist of at least forty percent (40%), by fiber weight, postconsumer recycled content fiber;
vii. Food serviceware, including but not limited to, napkins, plates, bowls, food trays, takeout boxes, placemats, etc. shall consist of at least forty percent (40%), by fiber weight, postconsumer recycled content fiber; and, viii. Other paper products shall consist of at least thirty percent (30%), by fiber weight, of postconsumer recycled content fiber.

B. All Paper Products and Printing and Writing Paper shall be eligible to be labeled with an unqualified recyclable label as defined in Title 16 Code of Federal Regulations Section 260.12 (2013).

C. Records must be submitted to the City of all Paper Products and Printing and Writing Paper purchases on a schedule to be determined by the City and not less than annually (both recycled-content and non-recycled content, if any is purchased) for purchases made by a division or department or employee of the City.

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D. Requirements for Vendors: All vendors that provide Paper Products (including janitorial Paper Products) and Printing and Writing Paper to the City shall:
i. Provide Recycled-Content Paper Products and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper that consists of at least thirty percent (30%), by fiber weight, postconsumer fiber, if fitness and quality are equal to that of nonrecycled item, and available at equal or lesser price. ii. Certify in writing the minimum percentage of postconsumer material in the Paper Products and Printing and Writing Paper offered or sold to the City.

This certification requirement may be waived if the percentage of postconsumer material in the Paper Products and/or Printing and Writing Paper can be verified by a product label, catalog, invoice, or a manufacturer or vendor internet website.
iii. Only provide Paper Products and Printing and Writing Papers that meet Federal Trade Commission Recyclability standard as defined. iv. Provide records to the Recordkeeping Designee for all Paper Products and Printing and Writing Paper on a schedule to be determined by the Recordkeeping Designee.
v. All vendors providing printing services to the City via a printing contract or written agreement, shall use Printing and Writing Paper that consists of at least thirty percent (30%), by fiber weight, postconsumer fiber, or as amended by Public Contract Code Section 12209.

9. SB 1383 Eligible Compost and Mulch Procurement: The City, including through its Direct Service Providers, will make every effort to meet its annual procurement target for Recovered Organic Waste Products as determined by the State. Periodically, the City’s Recordkeeping Designee shall distribute information to City Staff on the Procurement target and specific products that meet the SB 1383 procurement requirements.

A. Divisions and departments responsible for landscaping maintenance shall:
i. Use SB 1383 Eligible Compost and SB 1383 Eligible Mulch produced from recovered Organic Waste, as defined in the Glossary section of this Policy, for landscaping maintenance as practicable, whenever available, and capable of meeting quality standards and criteria specified. ii. Keep records, including invoices or proof of Recovered Organic Waste Product procurement (either through purchase or acquisition), and submit records to the City, on a schedule to be determined by City. Records shall include:
a. General procurement records, including:
1) General description of how and where the product was used and applied, if applicable;
2) Source of product, including name, physical location, and contact information for each entity, operation, or
facility from whom the Recovered Organic Waste
Products were procured;
3) Type of product;
4) Quantity of each product; and,
5) Invoice or other record demonstrating purchase or
procurement.
b. For Compost and SB 1383 Eligible Mulch provided to residents through giveaway events or other types of distribution methods, keep records of the Compost and SB 1383 Eligible Mulch
provided to residents. Records shall be maintained and submitted to the City in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 2.
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enter into a written contract or agreement or execute a purchase order between the City and Direct Service Provider with enforceable provisions that include: (i) definitions and specifications for SB 1383 Eligible Mulch, Compost, Renewable Gas, and/or Electricity Procured from Biomass Conversion; and, (ii) an enforcement mechanism (e.g., termination, liquidated damages) in the event the Direct Service Provider is not compliant with the requirements.
a. For Renewable Gas procurement (used for fuel for transportation, electricity, or heating applications), Jurisdiction shall:
1) Procure Renewable Gas made from recovered Organic
Waste for transportation fuel, electricity, and heating applications to the degree that it is appropriate and
available for the Jurisdiction.
2) Keep records in the same manner indicated in Section 2 for the amount of Renewable Gas procured and used by
the Jurisdiction, including the general procurement
record information specified in Section 2, and submit
records to the City on a schedule to be determined by the City and not less than annually. Jurisdiction shall
additionally obtain the documentation and submit
records specified in Section 2 below, if applicable.

10.Recordkeeping Responsibilities: The City Manager shall select an employee to act as the Recordkeeping Designee that will be responsible for obtaining records pertaining to Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste Products, Recycled-Content Paper Products, and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper. The Recordkeeping Designee will do the following to track Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste Products, Recycled-Content Paper Products, and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper:

A. Collect and collate copies of invoices or receipts (paper or electronic) or other proof of purchase that describe the procurement of Printing and Writing Paper and Paper Products, including the volume and type of all paper purchases; and, copies of certifications and other required verifications from all departments and/or divisions procuring Paper Products and Printing and Writing Paper (whether or not they contain recycled content) and/or from the vendors providing Printing and Writing Paper and Paper Products. These records must be kept as part of the City’s documentation of its compliance with 14 CCR Section 18993.3. i. If non-Recycled-Content Paper Products and/or non-Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper are provided, include a description of why Recycled-Content Paper Products and/or Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper were not purchased.

B. Collect and collate copies of invoices or receipts or documentation evidencing procurement from all departments and divisions procuring Recovered Organic Waste Products and invoices or similar records from vendors/contractors/others procuring Recovered Organic Waste Products on behalf of the City to develop evidence of the City meeting its Annual Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Target.

These records must be kept as part of the City’s documentation of its compliance with 14 CCR Section 18993.1.

C. Collect, collate, and maintain documentation submitted by the City’s Direct Service Providers, and/or vendors, including the information reported to the Recordkeeping Designee.

D. As required, compile data and report on the City’s direct procurement, and vendor/other procurement on behalf of the City, of Recovered Organic Waste Products, Recycled-Content Paper Products, and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper, consistent with the requirements for Recycled-Content Paper Commented [A1]: Joe - this section is optional. It’s
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Products and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper procurement.

Environmental Services Department Responsibilities:

1. Support Purchasing in its implementation of this policy by providing training, information when requested, and assistance in the evaluation ofthe EPP status of a product or service.

2. Support departments and agenciesin evaluation and analysis of products and services for EPP criteria.

3. Help establish and promote needed environmental procurementlegislation.

Department and Agency Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate each requested product and service to determine the extent to which the specifications could include an environmentally preferable option.

2. Ensure that contracts issued by the departments and agencies include environmentally preferable products and recycled products wherever practicable;

3. Determine standard atwhichproducts are considered environmentallypreferable and use in selective criteria.

4. Expand the awareness and use of environmentally preferable products.

Document Review
This policy must be reviewed every three years.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-XXXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY’S

ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY
The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City is required to comply with the provisions of Senate (“SB”) Bill 1383 and the implementing CalRecycle regulations contained in 14 CCR Division 7, Chapter 12, Article 12 (SB 1383 procurement regulations) to procure a specified amount of Recovered Organic Waste Products to support Organic Waste disposal reduction targets and markets for products made from recycled and recovered Organic Waste materials, and to purchase Recycled-Content Paper Products and Recycled-Content Printing and Writing Paper; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a new agreement with Waste Management to serve as the City’s waste hauler at its September 10, 2024 meeting; and, WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy at the July 23, 2019, City Council meeting which meets the SB 1383 requirements; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that an update to the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy is necessary to meet the City’s requirements under SB 1383 and to comply with the City’s requirements in its new agreement with Waste Management; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has examined and reviewed the proposed update to the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy and is satisfied with each of the amendments.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA FOR THE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: That the above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2: The Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy approved at the July 23, 2019, City Council meeting is hereby rescinded.

SECTION 3: That the City hereby adopts an updated Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy, attached as Exhibit A, which shall become effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution. The City Manager or designee shall take all necessary actions implement the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy.

SECTION 4: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and the minutes of this meeting.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City, this 10th day of September 2024.
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Kelly Kulikoff,
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Daryl A. Betancur, MPA, MMC Victor M. Ponto,
City Clerk City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION

I, Daryl Betancur, City Clerk of the City of California City, California, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said City at its meeting held on the 27th of August 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of California City, California, this 27th day of August 2024.

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Daryl A. Betancur, MPA, MMC
City Clerk
ITEM NO. NB

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
September 10, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: California City Title 6 Chapter 2 and Chapter 10 Ordinance Updates BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:

Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), which was signed in 2016, adopted with changes in 2020 and went into effect on January 1, 2022, established statewide targets to reduce the disposal of organic waste and edible food from landfills and increase the recovery of currently disposed edible food for human consumption.

SB 1383 requires jurisdictions to adopt mandatory, enforceable ordinances requiring generators of organic waste, including residents and commercial properties, to take actions to prevent the disposal of organic waste and edible food in the landfill as an important methane reduction strategy.

The City Council approved an SB 1383 ordinance on November 23, 2021, to incorporate the new regulations. The Public Works Department is amending the ordinance to include more clarification about the requirements of organic waste generators, the franchisee, operators, and the City. The updated ordinance additionally includes language relating to waivers, the City process for inspections and investigations, and the State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) standards.

City staff in the Public Works Department, in conjunction with City Code Enforcement Officer(s), will enforce the SB 1383 ordinance with the assistance of approved delegees, including the franchisee and potential third-party contractors.

Also, Chapter 10’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) Ordinance was updated to coincide with Green Building Standards in the California Code of Regulations Title 24.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No direct fiscal impact is anticipated.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached Ordinance with updates to Title 6, Chapter 2. No resolution is required. This action is introduced at this meeting and will be adopted at a second (reading) meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Clean Version SB 1383 Text Amendment Title 6, Chapter 2 Ordinance Update

2. Redline Version SB 1383 Text Amendment Title 6, Chapter 2 Ordinance Update

3. Clean Version of Chapter 10 C&D Recycling

4. Redline Version of Chapter 10 C&D Recycling
- Code of Ordinances
TITLE 6 - SANITATION AND HEALTH
CHAPTER 10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING
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CHAPTER 10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING
Sec. 6-10.101. General.

This chapter regulates recycling of debris from demolition and construction within the City. This chapter provides for inventory of recyclable materials and accounting for the recycling of such materials. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.102 Definitions.

The following definitions apply for purposes of this chapter:
(a) “Applicant” means any individual, firm, limited liability company, association, partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, or any other entity whatsoever who applies to the City for the applicable permits to undertake any construction, demolition, or renovation project within the City.
(b) “California Green Building Standards Code” or "CALGreen" means the California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, also known as the CALGreen Building Codes.
(c) "Contractor" means any type under the laws of California, or who performs (whether as contractor, subcontractor or owner-builder) any construction, demolition, remodeling or landscaping service relating to buildings or accessory structures in the City. (d) "Construction" means building, landscaping, remodeling, addition, removal or destruction involving the use or disposal of Designated Recyclable and Reusable Materials as defined herein. (e) "Construction and Demolition Debris" or "C&D Debris" means:
(1) Discarded materials generally considered to be not water soluble and non hazardous in nature, including but not limited to steel, glass, brick, concrete, asphalt material, pipe, gypsum, wallboard, and lumber from the construction or destruction of a structure as part of a construction or demolition project or from the renovation of a structure or landscaping, and including rocks, soils, tree remains, trees, and other vegetative matter that normally results from land clearing, landscaping and development operations for a construction project. (2) Clean cardboard, paper, plastic, wood, and metal scraps from construction or landscape project. (3) Non-construction and demolition debris wood scraps. (4) Insignificant amounts of other non-hazardous wastes generated at construction or demolition projects, provided such amounts are consistent with best management practices of the industry. (5) Mixing of construction and demolition debris with other types of solid waste will cause it to be classified as other than construction and demolition debris. (f) “Covered Projects” means all construction and demolition projects by non-City applicants and all Citysponsored demolition and renovation projects. Compliance with this chapter shall be included as a condition of approval on any construction or demolition permit issued for a covered project.

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(g) “Deconstruction” means the process of systematically dismantling a structure, or a portion thereof, to maximize the potential to reclaim reusable C&D Debris and minimize the amount of C&D Debris that is disposed. Deconstruction includes adherence to the City’s health and safety protocols for such activities. (h) “Demolition” means decimating, razing, ruining, tearing down or wrecking of any facility, structure, pavement, or building, whether in whole or in part, whether interior or exterior. Demolition refers to SIC Code 1795.
(i) "Designated Recyclable and Reusable Materials" means:
(1) Masonry building materials including products generally used in construction including, but not limited to asphalt, concrete, rock, stone and brick.
(2) Wood materials including any and dimensional lumber, fencing or construction wood that 'is not creosoted, preservative pressure treated, contaminated or painted. (3) Vegetative materials including trees: tree parts, shrubs, stumps, logs, brush or any other type of plants that are cleared from a site for construction or other use. (4) Metals including metal scrap such as, but not limited to, pipes, siding, window frames, door frames and fences.
(5) Roofing materials including wood shingles as well as asphalt, stone and slate based roofing material.
(6) Salvageable materials includes all salvageable materials and structures including, but not limited to wallboard, doors, windows, fixtures, toilets, sinks, bath tubs and appliances. (j) “Disposal” means the final disposition of C&D Debris to a landfill. (k) “Landfill” means a facility for Disposal of non-recoverable waste defined in CCR Title 27. (l) “Permit” means a Deconstruction or Demolition and/or Construction permit issued by the City’s Building Department.
(m) "Project" means a demolition or construction activity for which a city permit is required, and, in the case of associated activities such as a housing development consisting of numerous single-family homes, an apartment complex consisting of several detached buildings, or a commercial development consisting of' several detached building, the "overall project" shall be defined as the entire development for purposes of determining exemption or non-exemption from the waste reduction requirements of this chapter. (n) “Recycling” means the process of collecting, delivering, sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials that would otherwise become solid waste, and returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused, or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be used in the marketplace.
(o) “Reuse” means further or repeated use of C&D Debris. (p) "Universal Waste" or "U-Waste" means all wastes as defined by Title 22, Subsections 66273.1 through 66273.9 of the California Code of Regulations, including, but are not limited to, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury switches, and electronic waste.
(q) “Waste Management Plan” means a document that outlines how a project will comply with local, state, and federal regulations for waste diversion.
(Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
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Sec. 6-10.103. Diversion Requirements.

Covered Projects shall be required to recycle, salvage for reuse and/or otherwise divert the minimum amount required by the most current California Green Building Standards Code of Regulations, Title 24. Applicants must comply with CALGreen requirements and any future changes to that Code.

C&D Debris generated from every demolition, remodeling and construction project shall be diverted from going to landfill by using recycling, reuse, and diversion programs according the following requirements:
(a) Demolition: the current minimum CALGreen percentage of waste tonnage, including concrete and asphalt;
(b) Reroofing of structures as a separate project: the current minimum CALGreen percentage of wood, slate or stone waste, asphalt, and shingles when the Building Department certifies that a reasonable recycling option for this material is available; and
(c) Construction and remodeling: the current minimum CALGreen percentage of waste tonnage. Separate calculations and reports will be required for the demolition and for the construction portion of projects involving both demolition and construction.

The combined weight of new construction disposal that does not exceed two pounds per square foot of building area may be deemed to meet the current minimum CALGreen percentage requirement as approved by the enforcing agency. [CalGREEN 5.408.1.3]
(Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.104. Covered Projects.

The following projects shall comply with requirements for a Waste Management Plan and deposit:
(a) Demolition of buildings five hundred (500) square feet or larger; (b) New construction projects for buildings larger than five hundred (500) square feet, and smaller buildings which are part of an overall project which totals five hundred (500) square feet or more; (c) Work requiring more than a permit for plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work; (d) Installation of pre-fabricated patio enclosures and covers if foundation or other structural building modifications are required:
(1) Installation of pre-fabricated accessories such as signs or antennas where structural building modifications are required.
(2) New roofs with significant removal of existing roofing materials (tear-off). (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.105 Exemption from Diversion Requirement.
(a) Application: If an Applicant believes it is infeasible to comply with the diversion requirements of this chapter due to the circumstances delineated in this Section, the Applicant may apply for an exemption at the time the initial Waste Management Plan is submitted. Exemptions may be granted based on the following considerations:
(1) Lack of storage space onsite;
(2) Contamination by hazardous substances;
(3) Low recyclability of specific materials; and
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(4) Seismic tie-down projects.
(a) The Applicant shall indicate on the Waste Management Plan the maximum rate of diversion the applicant believes is feasible for each material and the specific circumstances that the applicant believes make it infeasible to comply with the Diversion Requirement. (b) Determination by Compliance Official: The Building Department or the City's authorized agent shall review the information supplied by the Applicant and may meet with the Applicant to discuss possible ways of meeting the Diversion Requirement. The Building Department shall determine whether the exemption will be granted, and may substitute an alternative lesser diversion requirement upon determination that it may reasonably be achieved by the Applicant using locally available diversion opportunities.
(Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.106. Waste Management Plan.

Every applicant shall submit a Waste Management Plan that:

Identifies the C&D Debris to be diverted from disposal by efficient usage, recycling, reuse on the project, or salvage for future use or sale.

Determines if C&D Debris will be sorted on-site (source-separated) or bulk mixed (single stream).

Identifies diversion facilities where C&D Debris collected will be taken.

Specifies that the amount of C&D Debris diverted shall be calculated by weight or volume, but not by both. (a) Every Applicant shall submit a properly completed initial Waste Management Plan, on a form as prescribed by the City, to the Building Department as a portion of the building or demolition permit process. The Plan will show how the applicant will satisfy the diversion requirement of Section 6-10.103 by diverting specific materials from disposal. The applicant will be encouraged to consult with the City's authorized agent in preparation of the Plan. Approval of the Plan as complete and adequate shall be a condition precedent to issuance of any building or demolition permit. The applicant shall submit an amended Waste Management Plan for review and approval prior to any deviation from the procedures set forth in the initial Plan. (b) The City Manager may designate the City's franchised solid waste hauler or another qualified entity as the City's authorized agent to review initial Waste Management Plans of permit applicants; to consult with permit Applicants on waste diversion options; and to review completed Waste Management Plans and accompanying documentation to certify to the Building Department whether the requirements of this chapter have been fulfilled by the Applicant. Any finding of the City's authorized agent may be appealed to the Building Department. In fulfilling this role, the City's authorized agent will not discriminate in any way against diversion services or alternatives that are available from other entities besides itself. (c) As a condition precedent to issuance of any permit for a building or a demolition permit that involves the production of solid waste destined to be delivered to a landfill, the applicant shall post a deposit in a form acceptable to the Building Department in the amount of $0.35 per square foot of buildings to be built or demolished. The deposit shall be returned, without interest, in total or in proportion, upon proof to the satisfaction of the building official, that no less than the required percentages or proven proportion of those percentages of the tons of C&D Debris generated by the demolition or construction project have been diverted from landfills and have been recycled or reused. If a lesser percentage of tons or cubic yards than required is diverted, a proportionate share of the deposit will be returned. The deposit shall be forfeited entirely or to the extent there is a failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
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Sec. 6-10.107. Onsite Practices.

Applicants shall ensure, for the life of the Project, that all C&D Debris recovered or disposed are measured, recorded, and documented by weight or volume using the most accurate method of measurement available. To the extent practicable, all C&D Debris shall be weighed using only scales that are compliant with all regulatory requirements for accuracy and maintenance. For C&D Debris for which weighing is not possible due to lack of scales or not practical due to Deconstruction and/or Reuse methods or other considerations, a volumetric measurement may be used, or approximate weights may be applied to detailed inventories. Applicants shall keep all documentation of all Recovery and/or Disposal of all C&D Debris generated by the Project.

The City or its authorized agent will evaluate and monitor each project to gauge the percentage of materials recycled, salvaged and disposed from the project. The required diversion of a minimum of the required percentages of the C&D Debris will be measured separately with respect to the demolition segment and the construction segment of a project where both demolition and construction are involved. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.108. Notice of Recycling Contractors.

The Building Department shall maintain a list of contractors which have stated they are available for deconstruction of structures and recovery of salvageable materials. Notice shall be given by the Department to each such contractor through procedures established by the Department of every demolition permit application that is subject to the provisions of this chapter. Every nonexempt demolition project shall be made available by the applicant for proposals and bids for deconstruction and salvage, including allowing inspection of the premises by qualified deconstruction contractors. Consideration of such proposals and bids shall not obligate the permit applicant to accept any proposal or bid. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, the general contractor, and all subcontractors to recover the maximum feasible amount of salvageable, designated recyclable and reusable materials prior to demolition. Recovered and salvaged, designated, recyclable and reusable materials from the deconstruction phase shall qualify to be counted in meeting the diversion requirements of this chapter. Recovered or salvaged materials may be given or sold on the premises, or may be removed to reuse warehouse facilities for storage or sale. Title to recyclable materials forwarded to the operator of recycling facilities or of a landfill will transfer to the service provider upon departure of materials from the site. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.109. Reporting.

Within sixty (60) days following the completion of any demolition project or construction project, the contractor shall, as a condition precedent to final inspection and to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, submit documentation to the Building Department or the City's authorized agent which proves compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The documentation shall consist of a completed Waste Management Plan showing actual data of tonnage of materials recycled and diverted, supported by receipts and weight tags or other records of measurement from recycling companies, deconstruction contractors or landfill and disposal companies.

A list of prohibited Universal Waste materials shall be included in the construction documents. Receipts and weight tags will be used to verify whether materials generated from the site have been or are to be recycled, reused, salvaged or otherwise disposed of. In the alternative, the permittee may submit a letter stating that no waste or recyclable materials were generated from the project, in which case this statement shall be subject to verification by the Building Department or the City's authorized agent. If a project involves both demolition and construction, the report and documentation for the demolition project must be submitted and approved by the Building Department or the City's authorized agent before issuance of a building permit for the construction project. Any deposit shall be forfeited if the permittee does not meet the reporting requirements of this section. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
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Sec. 6-10.110. Violation of a Public Nuisance.

Each violation of this chapter is a public nuisance and will be subject to abatement as such. The costs of abatement of such nuisance shall be a lien upon the [property in violation.] (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
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TITLE 6 SANITATION AND HEALTH
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TITLE 6 SANITATION AND HEALTH
CHAPTER 2. WASTE MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL1
Sec. 6-2.101. Definitions.

The following terms are defined for the purposes of this Chapter. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the SB 1383 Regulations (14 California Code of Regulations § 17402 et seq). In the event of a conflict between a definition set forth in the SB 1383 Regulations and a definition set forth herein, the definition set forth in the SB 1383 Regulations shall control. :
(a) (a) "“AB 341" or “Recycling Act" or "AB 341" means the California Jobs and Recycling Act of 2011 (Chapter 476, Statutes of 2011, as amended from time-to-time. (b) "Blue Container" has the same meaning as in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(5) and shall be used for the purpose of storage and collection of Source Separated Recyclable Material and Source Separated Blue Container Organic Waste.
"CalRecycle" means the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, which is the Department designated with responsibility for developing, implementing, and enforcing SB 1383 Regulations on Jurisdictions (and others). (b) "Waste Management Act" or "AB 939" means the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Division 30 of the California Public Resources Code), as amended from time-to-time.
(c) "AB 1826" means Chapter 12.0 of Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code (Sections 42649.8 through 42649.86), as it may be amended from time to time. (d) "Commercial" means from or pertaining to non-residential premises where business activity is conducted, including, but not limited to, retail sales, services, wholesale operations, manufacturing, and industrial operations, but excluding businesses conducted upon residential property, which are permitted under applicable zoning regulations and are not the primary use of the property.

Commercial also includes Multiple-Unit Dwellings with five (5) or more units. (c) (e) "digestion operations or other facility that recovers Source Separated Organic Waste accepts such material for processing and provides annual written notice thereof to the City. (d) “California Code of Regulations” or “CCR” means the State of California Code of Regulations. CCR references in this Chapter are preceded with a number that refers to the relevant Title of the CCR (e.g., “14 CCR” refers to Title 14 of CCR).
(e) “City” means the City of California City, a municipal corporation acting through its City Council, and all the territory lying within the municipal boundaries of the City. 1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 21-792, § 2, adopted November 23, 2021, added title Article 1 to Chapter 2 to read as set out herein.
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(e)(f) "Collection Container" means a solid waste or recycling storage and collection receptacle provided by the City's Franchisee and approved by the City. for the collection of Source Separated Solid Waste, Recyclable Material and/or Organic Waste. Containers include the various sizes of carts, bins, roll-off boxes, and compactors described in the Franchise Agreement. (g) (f) “Commercial Business" or “Commercial” means a firm, partnership, proprietorship, joint-stock company, corporation, or association, whether for-profit or nonprofit, strip mall, industrial facility, or a multifamily residential dwelling, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(6). A Multi-Family Residential Dwelling is a Commercial Business for the purposes of this Chapter. (h) “Commercial Edible Food Generator” includes a Tier One, or a Tier Two Commercial Edible Food Generator as defined in Sections 6-2.101(bbbb) and 6-2.101(cccc) of this Section or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(73) and (a)(74). For the purposes of this Chapter, Food Recovery Organizations and Food Recovery Services are not Commercial Edible Food Generators pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(7).
(i) “Community Composting” means any activity that composts green material, agricultural material, food material, and vegetative food material, alone or in combination, and the total amount of feedstock and Compost on-site at any one time does not exceed 100 cubic yards and 750 square feet, as specified in 14 CCR Section 17855(a)(4); or, as otherwise defined by 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(8). (j) “Compliance Review” means a review of records by the City to determine compliance with this Chapter. (k) “Compost “has the same meaning as in 14 CCR Section 17896.2(a)(4), which stated, as of the effective date of this ordinance, that “Compost” means the product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic Solid Wastes that are Source Separated from the municipal Solid Waste stream, or which are separated at a centralized facility. (l) "Compostable Plastics" means food-service and food-packaging plastic materials or plastic bags used for collecting organics material that are accepted at Kern County facilities and that are placed in the Green Container and transported to a compostable material handling operations or facilities, in-vessel digestion operations or other facility provided the organic waste processing facility accepts the material and has provided written notification annually to the City stating that the facility can process and recover that material for composability, as defined in 14 CCR Section 18984.1(a)(1)(A) for threecontainer systems, and 18984.2(a)(1)(C) for two container systems. (m) “Container Contamination” or “Contaminated Container” means a container, regardless of color, that contains Prohibited Container Contaminants, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(55). (n) “C&D” means construction and demolition debris.
(o) “Delegee” means an entity that City contracts with or otherwise arranges to carry out any of City’s responsibilities of this ordinance as authorized in 14 CCR Section 18981.2. A Delegee may be a government entity, the Franchisee, a private entity, or a combination of those entities. (p) “Edible Food” means food intended for human consumption, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(18). For the purposes of this Chapter or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(18), “Edible Food” is not Organic Waste or Solid Waste if it is recovered and not discarded. Nothing in this Chapter or in 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12 requires or authorizes the Recovery of Edible Food that does not meet the food safety requirements of the California Retail Food Code. (f)(q) "Electronic Waste" or "E-Waste" means discarded electronic equipment, including, but not limited to, televisions, computer monitors, central processing units (CPUs), laptop computers, computer peripherals (including external hard drives, keyboards, scanners, and mice), printers, copiers, facsimile 4892-5298-1965 v1
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machines, radios, stereos, stereo speakers, VCRs, DVDs, camcorders, microwaves, telephones, cellular telephones, and other electronic devices. Some E-Waste may be Hazardous Waste and require special handling, processing, or disposal.
(r) “Enforcement Action” means an action of the City to address non-compliance with this Chapter including, but not limited to, issuing administrative citations, fines, penalties, or using other remedies. (s) “Food Distributor” means a company that distributes food to entities including, but not limited to, Supermarkets and Grocery Stores, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(22). (t) “Food Facility” has the same meaning as in Section 113789 of the Health and Safety Code. (u) “Food Recovery” means actions to collect and distribute food for human consumption that otherwise would be disposed, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(24). (v) “Food Recovery Organization” means an entity that engages in the collection or receipt of Edible Food from Commercial Edible Food Generators and distributes that Edible Food to the public for Food Recovery either directly or through other entities or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(25), including, but not limited to:
(1) A food bank as defined in Section 113783 of the Health and Safety Code; (2) A nonprofit charitable organization as defined in Section 113841 of the Health and Safety code; and,
(3) A nonprofit charitable temporary food facility as defined in Section 113842 of the Health and Safety Code.

A Food Recovery Organization is not a Commercial Edible Food Generator for the purposes of this Chapter and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12 pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(7). (w) “Food Recovery Service” means a person or entity that collects and transports Edible Food from a Commercial Edible Food Generator to a Food Recovery Organization or other entities for Food Recovery, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(26). A Food Recovery Service is not a Commercial Edible Food Generator for the purposes of this Chapter and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12 pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(7). (x) “Food Service Provider” means an entity primarily engaged in providing food services to institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others based on contractual arrangements with these types of organizations, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(27). (y) "Food Soiled Paper" means compostable paper material that has come in contact with food or liquid, such as, but not limited to, compostable paper plates, paper coffee cups, napkins, and pizza boxes provided the approved compostable material handling operations or facilities, in-vessel digestion operations or other facility that recovers Source Separated Organic Waste accepts such material for processing and provides annual written notice thereof to the City. (z) "Food Waste" means food scraps and trimmings and other putrescible waste that readily decomposes and results from food production, preparation, storage, consumption, or handling. (g) Food Waste includes but is not limited to meat, fish and dairy waste, fruit and vegetable waste, grain waste, and may include Food Soiled Paper and Compostable Plastics meeting the definitions provided herein. (g)(aa) "Franchise Agreement" means the solid waste and recycling franchise agreementSolid Waste Franchise Agreement for Waste Hauling Services granted by the City to a provider of solid waste and recyclingRefuse, Recyclable Material and Organic Waste collection services within the City. 4892-5298-1965 v1
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(h)(bb) (h) "“Franchisee" means the party to which the City has granted a Franchise Agreement. (cc) "Gray/Black Container" has the same meaning as in 14 CCR Section 18982.2(a)(28) and shall be used for the purpose of storage and collection of Gray/Black Container Waste. (dd) "Gray/Black Container Waste" means Solid Waste that is collected in a Gray and/or Black Container that is part of a three-container Organic Waste collection service that prohibits the placement of Organic Waste in the Gray/Black Container as specified in 14 CCR Sections 18984.1(a) and (b), as defined in 14 CCR Section 17402(a)(6.5).
(ee) "Green Container" has the same meaning as in 14 CCR Section 18982.2(a)(29) and shall be used for the purpose of storage and collection of Source Separated Organic Waste. (ff) "Green Waste" means tree trimmings, grass cuttings, dead plants, leaves, branches, and similar materials generated through landscaping activities other than construction activities. (i) "Generator" means any person that generates, produces, or discards solid waste and recyclable materials.
(gg) (j) “Grocery Store” means a store primarily engaged in the retail sale of canned food; dry goods; fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh meats, fish, and poultry; and any area that is not separately owned within the store where the food is prepared and served, including a bakery, deli, and meat and seafood departments, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(30). (hh) “Hauler Route” means the designated itinerary or sequence of stops for each segment of the collection service area, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(31.5). (j)(ii) "Hazardous Waste" means waste materials determined by CalRecycle, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Water Resources Control Board, or the Air Resources Board to be:
(1) (i) Of a nature that they must be listed as hazardous in State statutes and regulations; (2) (ii) Toxic/ignitable/corrosive/reactive; or
(3) (iii) Carcinogenic/mutagenic/teratogenic.
(jj) (k) “High Diversion Organic Waste Processing Facility” means a facility that is in compliance with the reporting requirements of 14 CCR Section 18815.5(d) and meets or exceeds an annual average Mixed Waste organic content Recovery rate of 50 percent between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024, and 75 percent after January 1, 2025, as calculated pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18815.5(e) for Organic Waste received from the “Mixed waste organic collection stream” as defined in 14 CCR Section 17402(a)(11.5); or, as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(33). (k)(kk) "Household Hazardous Waste" means those hazardous waste materials generated at and discarded from residentialResidential premises.
(l)(ll) (l) "Infectious Waste" means biomedical waste generated at hospitals, public or private medical clinics, dental offices, research laboratories, pharmaceutical industries, blood banks, mortuaries, veterinary facilities, and other similar establishments identified in Health and Safety Code Section 25117.5 as may be amended from time-to-time.
(mm) “Inspection” means a site visit where a City representative such as an Enforcement Officer, or a Delegee reviews records, containers, and an entity’s collection, handling, recycling, or landfill disposal of Organic Waste or Edible Food handling to determine if the entity is complying with requirements set forth in this Chapter or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(35). Inspections may be conducted as part of a Route Review of other contamination monitoring mechanism. 4892-5298-1965 v1
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(nn) “Large Event” means an event, including, but not limited to, a sporting event or a flea market, that charges an admission price, or is operated by a local agency, and serves an average of more than 2,000 individuals per day of operation of the event, at a location that includes, but is not limited to, a public, nonprofit, or privately owned park, parking lot, golf course, street system, or other open space when being used for an event. If the definition in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(38) differs from this definition, the definition in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(38) shall apply to this Chapter. (oo) “Large Venue” means a permanent venue facility that annually seats or serves an average of more than 2,000 individuals within the grounds of the facility per day of operation of the venue facility. For purposes of this Chapter and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, a venue facility includes, but is not limited to, a public, nonprofit, or privately owned or operated stadium, amphitheater, arena, hall, amusement park, conference or civic center, zoo, aquarium, airport, racetrack, horse track, performing arts center, fairground, museum, theater, or other public attraction facility. For purposes of this Chapter and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, a site under common ownership or control that includes more than one Large Venue that is contiguous with other Large Venues in the site, is a single Large Venue. If the definition in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(39) differs from this definition, the definition in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(39) shall apply to this Chapter. (pp) "Liquid Waste" means watered or dewatered sewage or sludge. (m)(qq) (m) "Litter" means garbage, refuseRefuse, rubbish, and other solid waste material whichSolid Waste, Recyclable Material or Organic Waste, if thrown, distributed by the elements, or deposited as hereinafter prohibited tends to create a blight or danger to the public health, safety, and welfare.
(rr) (n) “Local Education Agency” means a school district, charter school, or county office of education that is not subject to the control of city or county regulations related to Solid Waste, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(40).
(n)(a) "Liquid Waste" means watered or dewatered sewage or sludge. (o)(ss) (o) "Medical Waste" means waste capable of producing an infection or pertaining to or characterized by the presence of pathogens, including without limitation, certain wastes generated by medical practitioners, hospitals, nursing homes, medical testing labs, mortuaries, taxidermists, veterinarians, veterinary hospitals and medical testing labs, and waste which includes animal wastes or parts from slaughterhouses or rendering facilities.
(p)(tt) (p) "Multiple-Unit Dwelling" means any building in the City, other than a Single-Unit Dwelling, lawfully occupied for human shelter.
(uu)(q) "Multi-Family Residential Dwelling" or "Multi-Family" means any Multiple-Unit Dwellinga residential premises with five (5) or more dwelling units and/or refers. Multi-Family does not include hotels, motels, or other transient occupancy facilities, which are considered Commercial Businesses. (q)(vv) “Non-Compostable Paper” includes but is not limited to programs serving paper that is coated in a plastic material that will not breakdown in the people living in such properties.composting process, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(41).
(ww) (r) "Organic Waste" shall have“Non-Local Entity” means the same definitionfollowing entities that are not subject to the City’s enforcement authority, or as is describedotherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(42):

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2. Federal facilities, including military installations, located within the boundaries of the Jurisdiction.

3. Prison(s) located within the boundaries of the City.

4. Facilities operated by the State park system located within the boundaries of the City.

5. Public Resources Code § 42649.8universities (including community colleges) located within the boundaries of the City.

6. County fairgrounds located within the boundaries of the City.

7. State agencies located within the boundaries of the City. (xx) “Non-Organic Recyclables” means non-putrescible and non-hazardous recyclable wastes including but not limited to bottles, cans, metals, plastics and glass, or as itotherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(43).
(yy) “Notice of Violation (NOV)” means a notice that a violation has occurred that includes a compliance date to avoid an action to seek penalties, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(45) or further explained in 14 CCR Section 18995.4.
(r)(zz) “Organic Waste" means waste containing material originated from living organisms and their metabolic waste products including, but not limited to, food, green material, landscape and pruning waste, organic textiles and carpets, untreated lumber, untreated wood, Paper Products, Printing and Writing Papers, manure, biosolids, digestate, and sludges. A listing of materials considered as Organic Waste shall be provided by the Franchisee and may be amendedrevised from time to time. by agreement of the City.
(aaa) “Organic Waste Generator” means a person or entity that is responsible for the initial creation of Organic Waste, including those entities that serve food or beverages on its premises for immediate consumption, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(48). (bbb) "Paper Products" include, but are not limited to, paper janitorial supplies, cartons, wrapping, packaging, file folders, hanging files, corrugated boxes, tissue, and toweling, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(51).
(ccc) "Printing and Writing Papers" include, but are not limited to, copy, xerographic, watermark, cotton fiber, offset, forms, computer printout paper, white wove envelopes, manila envelopes, book paper, note pads, writing tablets, newsprint, and other uncoated writing papers, posters, index cards, calendars, brochures, reports, magazines, and publications, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(54).
(ddd) "Prohibited Container Contaminants" means the following: (s)

1. Discarded materials placed in the Blue Container that are not identified as acceptable Source Separated Recyclable Material for the City's Blue Container collection program;

2. Discarded materials placed in the Green Container that are not identified as acceptable Source Separated Organic Waste for the City's Green Container collection program;

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4. Any material prohibited to be placed in any container pursuant to Section 6-2.104 and Section 6-2.204(e).
(s)(eee) "Public Place" means streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys, or other public ways, public parks, squares, spaces, grounds, and buildings, and the portions of private premises held open to the public. (t) "Recyclable Materials" means newspaper, cardboard, mixed color paper, white paper, junk mail, magazines, telephone books, paper bags, cereal and food boxes, egg cartons, plastic bottles, and containers labeled #1-7, plastic milk containers, plastic bags, detergent containers, clear, brown, and green food and beverage container glass, cans of aluminum, steel, tin, food cans, empty aerosol cans, pie tins, or other materials having economic value contained within a load of recyclable materials. (fff) (u) “Public Receptacles” means containers that are for usage in Public Places for the collection of Source Separated Solid Waste, Recyclable Material and/or Organic Waste. (ggg) “Recovered Organic Waste Products” means products made from California, landfill-diverted recovered Organic Waste processed in a permitted or otherwise authorized facility, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(60).
(hhh) “Recovery” means any activity or process described in 14 CCR Section 18983.1(b), or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(49).
(iii) "Recyclable Material" means material that can be sorted, cleansed, and reconstituted using available recycling collection programs for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product. "Recycling" does not include burning, incinerating, converting, or otherwise thermally destroying solid waste. A listing of materials considered as Recyclable Material shall be provided by the Franchisee and may be revised from time to time by agreement of the City. (jjj) “Recycled-Content Paper” means Paper Products and Printing and Writing Paper that consists of at least 30 percent, by fiber weight, postconsumer fiber, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(61).
(kkk) “Refuse” means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semisolid wastes, generated in or upon, related to the occupancy of, remaining in or emanating from a Premises, including garbage, rubbish, trash, refuse, ashes, industrial wastes, vegetable or animal solid or semisolid wastes, and other solid and semisolid wastes. Refuse does not include Recyclable Material, Organic Waste, Construction and Demolition Debris, Bulky Waste, or Excluded Waste.
(u)(lll) "Residential" shall mean of, from, or pertaining to a Single-Unit Dwelling premises or Multi-Unit Dwelling premises including Single-Familysingle-family homes, apartments, condominiums, townhouse complexes, mobile home parks, and cooperative apartments with (4) or less dwelling units. For the purposes of this Chapter, the definition of Residential does not include Multi-Family Residential Dwellings.
(mmm) (v) “Restaurant” means an establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food and drinks for on-premises or immediate consumption, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(64). For the purposes of Edible Food Recovery, Restaurant shall mean 250 or more seats, or a total facility size equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet. (nnn) “Route Review” means a visual Inspection of containers along a Hauler Route for the purpose of determining Container Contamination, and may include mechanical Inspection methods such as the use of cameras, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(65). 4892-5298-1965 v1
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(ooo) “SB 1383” means Senate Bill 1383 of 2016 approved by the Governor on September 19, 2016, which added Sections 39730.5, 39730.6, 39730.7, and 39730.8 to the Health and Safety Code, and added Chapter 13.1 (commencing with Section 42652) to Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code, establishing methane emissions reduction targets in a Statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants as amended, supplemented, superseded, and replaced from time to time. (ppp) "SB 1383 Regulations" means the Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Reduction regulations developed by CalRecycle and adopted on November 3, 2020 that added Chapter 12 to Division 7 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and amended CCR Title 14, Division 7, Chapters 3, 3.1, 3.2, 5, 9 and 12, commencing with Section 17402, and CCR Title 27, Division 2, Chapters 2, 3, and 4, commencing with Section 20164.
(qqq) “Self-Hauler” means a person who hauls Refuse, Recyclable Material and/or Organic Waste he or she has generated to another person. Self-hauler also includes a person who back-hauls waste, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(66). Back-haul means generating and transporting Solid Waste to a destination owned and operated by the generator using the generator’s own employees and equipment, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(66)(A). (v)(rrr) "Sharps" means any needles, syringes and lancets used for application, removal, or testing needed for medication, fluid sampling, or any other application. (w)(sss) (w) "Single-Unit Dwelling" means a dwelling designed for or occupied exclusively for human shelter by one (1) family.
(ttt) (x) "“Solid Waste" means ” has the same meaning as defined in State Public Resources Code Section 40191, which defines Solid Waste as all putrescible and nonputrescible solid, semisolid, and liquid wastes, including garbage, trash, refuse, paper, rubbish, and other materials and substancesashes, industrial wastes, demolition and construction wastes, abandoned vehicles and parts thereof, discarded or rejected as being spent, useless, worthless, or in excess to the Generator thereof at the time of such discard or rejection and which are normally home and industrial appliances, dewatered, treated, or chemically fixed sewage sludge which is not hazardous waste, manure, vegetable or animal solid and semi-solid wastes, and other discarded by or collected from residential premises, commercial premises and institutional establishments, which are acceptable at Class III landfills under applicable law, and which are originally discarded by the first Generator thereof and have not been previously processed.

Solid wastesolid and semisolid wastes, with the exception that Solid Waste does not include electronic waste, hazardous waste, medical waste, infectious waste, liquid wasteany of the following wastes:

Electronic Waste, Hazardous Waste, Medical Waste, Infectious Waste, Liquid Waste, construction and demolition debris, Excluded Waste, or universal waste.Universal Waste. Solid wasteWaste includes only those materials which were originally discarded by the first Solid Waste Generator thereof, prior to any processing at any premises within the City. Organic waste is a type of solid waste unless context requires
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, Solid Waste may include de minimis volumes or concentrations of waste of a type and amount normally found in Residential Solid Waste after implementation of programs for the safe Collection, Recycling, treatment, and disposal of household hazardous waste in compliance with Section 41500 and 41802 of the California Public Resources Code as may be amended from time to time (also known as HHW). Solid Waste includes salvageable materials only when such materials are included for collection in a Solid Waste Collection Container, not Source Separated from Solid Waste at the site of generation. 4892-5298-1965 v1
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(uuu) "Solid Waste Generator" means a person or entity that is responsible for the initial creation of Solid Waste.
(vvv) "Source Separating" or "Source Separated" means the process of removing or separating Recyclable Material or Organic Waste from Solid Waste at the place of generation, prior to collection, and placing them into separate containers that are separately designated for such materials for the purpose of recycling, composting, processing or reuse.
(x)(www) “Source Separated Blue Container Organic Waste” means Organic Waste that can be placed in a Blue Container that is limited to the collection of those Source Separated Organic Wastes and NonOrganic Recyclables as identified by the Franchisee and defined in Section 18982(a)(43), or as otherwise. defined by Section 17402(a)(18.7).
(xxx) (y) "Source Separated Organic Waste” means Organic Waste that has been Source Separated that are accepted in the Green Container. Source Separated Organic Waste that can be placed in a Green Container that is specifically intended for the separate collection of Organic Waste by the Generator, excluding Source Separated Blue Container Organic Waste, Recyclable Material, carpets, Non-Compostable Paper, and textiles.
(yyy) “Source Separated Recyclable Material” means Source Separated Non-Organic Recyclable and Source Separated Blue Container Organic Waste that are accepted in the Blue Container that have been Source Separated by the Solid Waste Generator.
(zzz) “ State” means State of California.
(aaaa) “Supermarket” means a full-line, self-service retail store with gross annual sales of two million dollars ($2,000,000), or more, and which sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or nonfood items and some perishable items, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(71). (bbbb) “Tier One Commercial Edible Food Generator” or “Tier One” means a Commercial Edible Food Generator that is one of the following:

Supermarket with gross annual sales greater than or equal to $2 million Grocery Store with a total facility size equal to or greater than or equal to 10,000 square feet.

Food Service Provider.

Food Distributor.

Wholesale Food Vendor.
(cccc) “Tier Two Commercial Edible Food Generator” or “Tier Two” means a Commercial Edible Food Generator that is one of the following:
(1) Restaurant with 250 or more seats, or a total facility size equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet. (2) Hotel with an on-site Food Facility and 200 or more rooms. (3) Health facility with an on-site Food Facility and 100 or more beds. (4) Large Venue.
(5) Large Event.
(6) A State agency with a cafeteria with 250 or more seats or total cafeteria facility size equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet.
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(y)(dddd) "Universal Waste" or "U-Waste" means all wastes as defined by Title 22, Subsections 66273.1 through 66273.9 of the California Code of Regulations, including, but are not limited to, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury switches, and E-Waste. (eeee) "Waste Management Act" or "AB 939" means the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Division 30 of the California Public Resources Code), as amended from time-to-time. (ffff) “Wholesale Food Vendor” means a business or establishment engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of food, where food (including fruits and vegetables) is received, shipped, stored, prepared for distribution to a retailer, warehouse, distributor, or other destination, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 189852(a)(76).
( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021)( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 ; Ord. No. 17-756, § 1.A, 11-28-2017 ) Sec. 6-2.102. Accumulation of Waste.
(a) (a) No person shall throw or deposit wasteSolid Waste in or upon a public placePublic Place except in public receptaclesPublic Receptacles, in containers for collectionCollection Containers, or at a permitted transfer stationsstation or landfillslandfill. (b) (b) Persons placing litterLitter in public receptaclesPublic Receptacles or in containersCollection Containers shall do so in such a manner as to prevent it from being carried or deposited by the elements upon a public place.Public Place that result in it becoming Litter. (c) (c) Every person in possession, charge, or control of any property shall keep such property free and clean of any accumulation of solid wasteSolid Waste.
(d) (d) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no person shall deposit, keep or accumulate or permit or cause to be deposited or to remain on property, any solid wasteSolid Waste. (e) (e) No person shall place, deposit, or dump solid wasteSolid Waste or cause solid wasteSolid Waste to be placed, deposited, or dumped upon private property. (f) (f) No person shall sweep into or deposit in a public placePublic Place, the accumulation of solid wasteSolid Waste from a building or lot or public or private sidewalk or driveway. Persons owning or occupying property shall keep the sidewalks in front of their premises or business free of wasteSolid Waste.
(g) (g) If a person within the City has not complied with an order of the Code Enforcement Officer to remove accumulation of solid wasteSolid Waste deemed dangerous to the public health to delay its removal, the Code Enforcement Officer may enter the premises and remove the offensive accumulation. The person responsible for such accumulation shall be liable to the City for the costs of collection, in addition to other penalties.
( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
Sec. 6-2.103. Burying and Burning Prohibited.

The placement or burial of solid waste (excluding organic waste)Solid Waste upon private property or a public placePublic Place or burning of solid wasteSolid Waste within the City is prohibited and is a misdemeanor. ( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 ; Ord. No. 17-756, § 1.B, 11-28-2017 ) 4892-5298-1965 v1
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Sec. 6-2.104. Materials Prohibited From Containers.

The placement of electronic, universal, household hazardous, infectious, liquidElectronic Waste, Universal Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, Infectious Waste, Liquid Waste, or medical wasteMedical Waste, material, fluids, equipment, retainers, or medical sharpsSharps in a residentialCollection Container or commercial containerPublic Receptable covered by this Chapter is prohibited and is a misdemeanor. ( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 ) Sec. 6-2.105. Storage.
(a) (a) No person shall store solid wasteSolid Waste in any boxes, bags, or barrels of any type within a public placePublic Place or between any front lot line and the main building on a residentialResidential or commercial lotCommercial property, or within that portion of the street side of a corner lot equal to the depth of the required street side yard.
(b) This Section shall not preclude:
(b) (1) The storage of solid wasteSolid Waste in a containerCollection Container of a commercial establishmentCommercial Business, in front of a main building if such bin or containerCollection Container is within a solid wall enclosure lawfully erected and maintained in such a manner to allow access to the bin or containerCollection Container for collection of waste by the franchiseeFranchisee. (c) (2) The storage of solid wasteSolid Waste from renovations of residentialResidential or commercial buildingsCommercial Business or major landscaping work in temporary use covered containersCollection Containers and such containerCollection Container may be placed in view from a public placePublic Place if such placement is for the convenience of the collection by the franchiseeFranchisee and is not in violation of any other municipalMunicipal Code, and any such temporary use shall be limited to the reasonable time needed to complete such renovations or work not to exceed six months. (d) (3) The storage of solid wasteSolid Waste in a covered containerCollection Container for collection and removal by the franchiseeFranchisee.
(e) (4) A person, whose waste is collected or removed by the franchiseeFranchisee, from placing or maintaining a containerCollection Container in the manner set forth in this chapterChapter within the public placePublic Place in front of the premises from which such solid waste emanated; provided, however, no such containerCollection Container shall be placed within any public placePublic Place earlier than 6:00 a.m. on the day preceding the day for the collection of waste, nor be allowed to remain within the public placePublic Place later than 6:00 a.m. on the day following such collection. ( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 ) Sec. 6-2.106. Receptacles: Containers.

Every person in possession, charge, or control of residentiala Residential or commercial premisesCommercial property shall utilize containersCollection Containers of adequate size and collected at an adequate frequency to contain the amount of solid waste and recyclable materialsSolid Waste ordinarily accumulating at such place during the intervals between collections. Notwithstanding the foregoing, multifamily residential dwellings that consist of fewer than five (5) units are not required to collect organic waste, unless required to do so by AB 1826 or other applicable law. Such receptacle shall be provided by the franchisee and approved by the City. The containersThe Collection Containers shall be filled no more than level full and shall have the lids of such portable receptacles kept closed and locked, except when depositing waste, to prevent the loss of any waste material. 4892-5298-1965 v1
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( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 ); Ord. No. 17-756, § 1.C, 11-28-2017 ) Sec. 6-2.107. Receptacles: Placement for Collection.
(a) (a) Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials containersCollection Containers shall be placed, as required by the franchiseeFranchisee, within five (5) feet of the public placePublic Place on collection days and shall be readily accessible for collection.
(b) (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter, persons storing solid waste and/or recyclable materials Solid Waste in containersCollection Containers may request the franchiseeFranchisee to enter upon their residential premises to collect such containersCollection Containers. (c) (c) Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials shall be enclosed in containersCollection Containers in such a manner so that no portion of the enclosed material shall be blown by the wind, leak, or spill out during the period of storage, prior to, or during its collection. ( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
Sec. 6-2.108. Collection: Franchise.
(a) (a) The City may grant an exclusive franchise agreementFranchise Agreement for solid waste and recyclable materialsthe collection service, transportation, and proper disposal or processing for recovery of Solid Waste and the operation of other programs required by the Recycling Act within all or any portion of the City. The City may grant an exclusive franchise agreementFranchise Agreement upon a determination that the public health, safety and well-being are thereby served and in order to comply with the requirements of the Recycling Act and the, Waste Management Act. and SB 1383 Regulations.

The franchise agreementFranchise Agreement shall be granted by resolution pursuant to the process set forth in this divisionChapter.
(b) Under no circumstances shall a person be permitted to be the franchisee for a period exceeding fifteen (15) years without the award of a subsequent franchise agreement being the subject of a competitive request for proposals process to ensure that such party continues to provide the best overall value to the City, its residents, and businesses. The request for proposals shall be distributed to no less than five companies providing solid waste collection services under municipal franchises in the greater southern California area.

The request for proposals process shall consider numerous factors affecting the value of services including, but not necessarily limited to: the experience and/or reputation of the provider, the quality or level of service provided, the recycling services offered, and the cost of the service. There is no obligation placed on the City to select the lowest priced provider of services identified through such process if such provider does not represent the best value.
(c)(b) (c) The City may regulate, by ordinance or resolution and through the franchise agreementFranchise Agreement, all aspects of wasteSolid Waste collection and recycling service, including, but not limited to, frequency of collection, means of collection and transportation, level of services, charges, fees, and nature, location, and extent of providing such services. (d)(c) (d) When a franchise agreementFranchise Agreement for the collection of solid wasteSolid Waste is in effect, no person, other than employees of the franchiseeFranchisee, may collect, haul or transport waste or recyclable materials within the City, except as set forth in Section 6-2.109 below. (e)(d) (e) Any grantee of a franchise agreementFranchise Agreement shall pay to the City a Franchise Fee and a Contract Administration Fee, the amounts of each shall be set forth in the Franchise Agreement approved by the City Council. The City Council shall have the right to adjust the amount or 4892-5298-1965 v1
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calculation of the fees from time-to-time at any point during the term of the Franchise Agreement, subject to the procedures for adjustment described in the Franchise Agreement. (f)(e) (f) No person shall interfere with the collection or disposal of solid waste, by a person authorized by license, franchise, or contractFranchise to collect and dispose of same. (g)(f) (g) No person other than the franchiseeFranchisee, or an agent or employee thereof, shall tamper or meddle with, or remove items from, a container or receptacleCollection Container or Public Receptables placed for collection by the City or the franchiseeFranchisee. (h)(g) (h) It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit, accept, engage, or otherwise utilize solid waste collection, transportation and/or handling service of Solid Waste for paid consideration by a person not authorized to provide such service.
(i)(h) (i) No person other than the franchiseeFranchisee shall offer to handle solid wasteSolid Waste or handle solid waste on behalf of another in exchange for compensation in any form or amount. ( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 ) Sec. 6-2.109. Collection: Limitations.

The exclusive right of any franchiseeFranchisee to collect waste and recyclable materialsSolid Waste is subject to the following exclusions:
(a) (a) Self -Haul. Solid waste or recyclable materialWaste may be removed and personally transported from a premises by the owner or occupant for the purpose of lawfully delivering same to a solid waste facility authorized and permitted to receive and handle solid waste Solid Waste and recover Recyclable Material and/or recyclable materialsOrganic Waste. Owners or occupants may delegate the responsibility of delivering such materials to a solid waste facility to a third party if it is done on a voluntary basis and no compensation is tendered in exchange for the service or rental of containers and in accordance with Section 6-2.206 and 6-2.212(b) of this Chapter.
(b) (b) Gardeners and Landscapers. A gardener or landscaper may collect, transport, and dispose of yard wastesGreen Waste generated as an incidental part of providing gardening, landscape maintenance service, provided the gardener or landscaper shall not be a hauling service or solid waste enterprise, and shall not separately or additionally charge for the incidental service of removing, transporting, or disposing of the yard wasteGreen Waste, and shall use only employees and equipment to collect, transport, and dispose of same.
(c) (c) Contractors and Remodelers. A construction contractor, holding a contractor's license issued by the State of California, may collect, transport, and dispose of inert materials or demolition waste from remodeling or construction jobs generated as an incidental part of providing such remodeling or construction services, if the construction contractor is not a hauling service or solid waste enterprise, does not separately or additionally charge for the incidental service of removing, transporting, or disposing of the inert materials or demolition waste, and use only employees and equipment to collect, transport, and dispose of same.
(d) (d) Other. Additional limitations and exclusions as may be set forth in the Franchise Agreement. ( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
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Sec. 6-2.110. Collection: Service Required to Occupied Premises. (a) (a) Every person who owns, and every person who occupies, developed and occupied real property shall receive and pay for solid waste and recyclable materialsSolid Waste collection with the franchiseeFranchisee, unless otherwise subject to a waiver under this Section or Section 6-2.212, at rates not to exceed those approved by the City Council. However, only those properties subject to AB 1826, as it may be amended from time to time, must receive and pay for organic waste collection. (b) (b) Every person requiring collection service shall apply for such service and the City shall be held harmless for loss occasioned by entry upon the property for collection service. (c) (c) Owners of multi-family and commercial premisesCommercial properties shall comply with mandatory recycling requirements of the Recycling Act and SB 1383. The City Manager or designee may permit exemptions from the requirements on the basis: (i) the subject propertyProperty does not generate recyclable materialsRecyclable Material or Organic Waste; (ii) the subject propertyProperty does not have adequate space to accommodate a containerCollection Container for recyclable materialsRecyclable Material or Organic Waste; or (iii) the propertyProperty owner can demonstrate that they recycle their waste material through other methods acceptable under State law. (d) (d) Failure to comply with this sectionChapter may be subject to administrative citations of $25.00 for each day, of non-compliance.
( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 ; Ord. No. 17-756, § 1.D, 11-28-2017 ) Sec. 6-2.111. Collection: Frequency.

The franchiseeFranchisee shall collect solid waste and recyclable materialsSolid Waste located at or resulting from the lawful use of occupied property. Collection days shall be Monday through Friday of each week and collection hours shall be from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise determined by the Council, whereupon notice in writing specifying the days of collection shall be given by the City to all persons within the City of whom the service is rendered. Solid waste containersCollection Containers shall not be placed for service or be serviced by the franchiseeFranchisee less frequently than once each seven (7) days for Refuse and Organic Waste and fourteen (14) days for Recyclable Material.

The City Manager or designee may authorize the collection of wasteSolid Waste at times or from places otherwise prohibited by this chapterChapter if such collection is necessary for the protection of the property or health of the general public.
( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
Sec. 6-2.112. Collection: Rates.
(a) (a) The maximum rates for the collection of solid waste and recyclable materialsSolid Waste within the City charged by the franchiseeFranchisee shall be approved by the Council in the Franchise Agreement.
(b) (b) The rates established by the Council shall apply to the collection, at the regular intervals set forth in this Chapter, normally resulting from the lawful use of residentialResidential and businessCommercial premises.
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(c) (c) The owner of each property receiving waste and recyclable materials collection service shall be ultimately liable for payment of rates charged by the franchiseeFranchisee. (d) (d) The franchiseeFranchisee shall not charge any rate, service fee, penalty, or request any other payment from a customerSolid Waste Generator in the City that has not been authorized in the Franchise Agreement.
( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
Sec. 6-2.113. Collection: Complaints and Adjustments.

The City Manager or designee shall resolve complaints between the person receiving service and the franchiseeFranchisee, and the aggrieved party may appeal in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 4. ( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
Sec. 6-2.114. Scavenging.

It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to remove any solid waste or recyclable materials from a container placed for collection by the franchisee, other than the franchisee or account holder responsible for the subject container.
( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
Sec. 6-2.115. Enforcement.

The Code Enforcement Officer shall enforce this Chapter. ( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
Sec. 6-2.114. Scavenging.

It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to remove any Solid Waste from a Collection Container placed for collection by the Franchisee, other than the Franchisee or account holder responsible for the subject Collection Container.
( Ord. No. 12-713, § 2, 11-6-2012 )
- Code of Ordinances
TITLE 6 - SANITATION AND HEALTH
CHAPTER 2. - WASTE MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE 2. MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
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ARTICLE 2. MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
Sec. 6-2.201. Definitions.

The following definitions shall be utilized for purposes of implementation of this Article 2. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the SB 1383 Regulations. In the event of a conflict between a definition set forth in the SB 1383 Regulations and a definition set forth herein, the definition set forth in the SB 1383 Regulations shall control. In the event of a conflict between the definitions set forth in Article 1 of Chapter 2 (Waste Management) and the definition set forth herein, the definition set forth herein shall control.
(a) "Authorized Collector" means a private contractor authorized to provide collection services on behalf of the City through permit, contract, exclusive franchise agreement, or otherwise. (b) "Blue Container" has the same meaning as in 14 CCR Section 18982.2(a)(5) and shall be used for the purpose of storage and collection of Source Separated Recyclable Materials. (c) "CalRecycle" means the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, which is the Department designated with responsibility for developing, implementing, and enforcing SB 1383 Regulations on Jurisdictions (and others). digestion operations or other facility that recovers source separated Organic Waste accepts such material for processing and provides annual written notice thereof to the City.
(d) "Commercial Business" means a firm, partnership, proprietorship, joint-stock company, corporation, or association, whether for-profit or nonprofit, strip mall, industrial facility, or a multifamily residential dwelling with five or more units.
(e) "Compostable Plastics" means food-service and food-packaging plastic materials or plastic bags used for collecting organics material that are placed in the Green Container and transported to a compostable material handling operations or facilities, in-vessel digestion operations or other facility provided the organic waste processing facility accepts the material and has provided written notification annually to the City stating that the facility can process and recover that material for composability, as defined in 14 CCR Section 18984.1(a)(1)(A) for three container systems, and 18984.2(a)(1)(C) for two container systems.
(f) "Commercial Edible Food Generator" or "Edible Food Generator" means a person or entity that is responsible for the initial creation of Edible Food and includes Tier One and Tier Two Commercial Edible Food Generator as more specifically defined herein. (g) "Compostable Food Soiled Paper" means compostable Paper Products that are mixed in with Food Waste including but not limited to, compostable paper plates, napkins and pizza boxes, provided the approved compostable material handling operations or facilities, in-vessel digestion operations or other facility that recovers source separated Organic Waste accepts such material for processing and provides annual written notice thereof to the City.
(h) "Food Waste" means food scraps and trimmings and other putrescible waste that readily decomposes and results from food production, preparation, storage, consumption, or handling. Food Waste includes but is not limited to meat, fish and dairy waste, fruit and vegetable waste, grain waste, and Created: 2022-05-13 14:23:17 [EST]
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may include Compostable Food Soiled Paper and Compostable Plastics meeting the definitions provided herein.
(z)(a) (i) "Gray/Black Container" has the same meaning as in 14 CCR Section 18982.2(a)(28) and shall be used for the purpose of storage and collection of Gray/Black Container Waste. (aa)(a) (j) "Gray/Black Container Waste" means Solid Waste that is collected in a Gray and/or Black Container that is part of a three-container Organic Waste collection service that prohibits the placement of Organic Waste in the Gray/Black Container as specified in 14 CCR Sections 18984.1(a) and (b), as defined in 14 CCR Section 17402(a)(6.5).
(k) "Green Container" has the same meaning as in 14 CCR Section 18982.2(a)(29) and shall be used for the purpose of storage and collection of Source Separated Green Container Organic Waste. (bb)(a) (l) "Green Waste" means tree trimmings, grass cuttings, dead plants, leaves, branches, and similar materials generated through landscaping activities other than construction activities. (m) ""Multi-family Residential Dwelling" or "Multi-Family" means residential premises with 5 or more dwelling units. Multi-family does not include hotels, motels, or other transient occupancy facilities, which are considered Commercial Businesses.
(n) Organic waste" means solid wastes containing material originated from living organisms and their metabolic waste products including, but not limited to, food, green material, landscape and pruning waste, organic textiles and carpets, untreated lumber, untreated wood, paper products, printing and writing paper, manure, biosolids, digestate, and sludges. (o) "Organic Waste Generator" means a person or entity that is responsible for the initial creation of Organic Waste, including those entities that serve food or beverages on its premises for immediate consumption.
(p) "Prohibited Container Contaminants" means the following: (i) discarded materials placed in the Blue Container that are not identified as acceptable Source Separated Recyclable Materials for the City's Blue Container; (ii) discarded materials placed in the Green Container that are not identified as acceptable Source Separated Green Container Organic Waste for the City's Green Container; (iii) discarded materials placed in the Gray/Black Container that are acceptable Source Separated Recyclable Materials and/or Source Separate Green Container Organic Wastes to be placed in Cities Green Container and/or Blue Container; and (iv) any material prohibited to be placed in any container pursuant to Section 6-2.104 or any other section of this Municipal Code. (q) "Recyclable Material" means materials source-separated by the generator for the purpose of sorting, processing and being returned to the economic mainstream for use the altered form for manufacture of new, reused or reconstituted products through available processes and markets. A listing of materials considered as Recyclable Material shall be provided by the Authorized Collector and may be revised from time to time by agreement of the City and the Authorized Collector. (r) "Residential" means properties utilized for full-time human habitation, including single-family properties and multi-family properties with four (4) or less dwelling units. (s) "SB 1383" means Senate Bill 1383 of 2016 approved by the Governor on September 19, 2016, which added Sections 39730.5, 39730.6, 39730.7, and 39730.8 to the Health and Safety Code, and added Chapter 13.1 (commencing with Section 42652) to Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code. (t) "SB 1383 Regulations" means the Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Reduction regulations developed by CalRecycle and adopted on November 3, 2020 that added Chapter 12 to Division 7 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and amended CCR Title 14, Division 7, Chapters 3,

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(u) "Solid Waste" means and includes all discarded putrescible and non-putrescible solid, semisolid, and liquid wastes, including garbage, trash, refuse, rubbish, Construction and Demolition Debris, and any other discarded solid, semisolid, and liquid waste permitted to be disposed of at a Class III landfill and which are included within the definition of "Nonhazardous Solid Waste" set forth in 27 CCR Section 20220(a).

In addition, for purposes of this Ordinance, Solid Waste does not include source separated Recyclable Material, source separated Organic Waste, construction and demolition debris, manure and/or salvageable materials if such materials have been source separated by the generator for the purpose of recycling, composting, processing or reuse.
(v) "Solid Waste Generator" means a person or entity that is responsible for the initial creation of Solid Waste.
(w) "Source separating" or "source separated" means the process of removing or separating Recyclable Materials or Organic Waste from Solid Waste at the place of generation, prior to collection, and placing them into separate containers that are separately designated for such materials for the purpose of recycling, composting, processing or reuse.
(x) "Source Separated Green Container Organic Waste (or SSGCOW) means Source Separated Organic Waste that can be placed in a Green Container that is specifically intended for the separate Collection of Organic Waste by the Generator, excluding Recyclable Material, carpets, paper products, printing and writing paper, and textiles. SSGCOW is a subset of Organic Waste. (y) "Tier One Commercial Food Generator" shall have the meaning set forth in 14 CCR Sections 189852(a)(73).
(z) "Tier Two Commercial Food Generator" shall have the meaning set forth in 14 CCR Sections 189852(a)(74).
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Sec. 6-2.202. Authorization.

The City Manager, or their designee, is hereby authorized to make any determinations, or undertake or arrange for any programs or activities required to implement and enforce the SB 1383 Regulations. The SB 1383 Regulations are hereby incorporated into this ArticleChapter in their entirety as if fully set forth herein. ( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021)( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021) Sec. 6-2.203202. City Manager Non-delegableDelegable Authority and Responsibilities.

In undertaking his or her obligations herein, the City Manager, or his or her designee, shall have sole authority and responsibility to perform the following non-delegable determinations, programs or activities, but in so doing may utilize City personnel:
(a) (a) Granting waivers from certain AB 341 and/or SB 1383 Regulations to an Organica Solid Waste Generator, and preparation and maintenance of records regarding such waivers and exemptions as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18984.11 and Section 6-2.212 of this Chapter. (b) Conducting inspections and investigations in accordance with Section 18995.1 of Organic Waste Generators for compliance with applicable SB 1383 Regulations and the Municipal Code, and preparation and maintenance of records regarding such activities. 4892-5298-1965 v1
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(c)(b) (c) Conducting inspectionsConducting Inspections and investigations of complaints in accordance with Section 18995.3 of alleged violations of Chapter 12 of the SB 1383 Regulations, and preparation and maintenance of records regarding such activities. (d)(c) (d) Applying for waivers or exemptions from certain SB 1383 Regulations granted by CalRecycle and maintaining records regarding such waivers and exemptions as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18984.12.
(e)(d) (e) Applying for waivers from SB 1383 requirements granted by CalRecycle in the event of emergencies or disasters and maintaining records regarding such waivers and exemptions as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18984.13.
(f)(e) (f) Regulating Commercial Edible Food Generators, Food Recovery Organizations and Food Recovery Services for their compliance with applicable SB 1383 Regulations. (g)(f) (g) Regulating Organic Waste generatorsGenerators for their compliance with applicable SB 1383 Regulations.
(h)(g) (h) Initiating, inspecting, and prosecuting enforcement actionsEnforcement Actions against Authorized CollectorsFranchisee, Food Recovery Organizations, Food Recovery Services and Organic Waste Generators for violation of this ordinanceChapter, including the determination and assessment of penalties as set forth in 14 CCR Sections 18995.1, 189955.4, 18997.1 and 18997.2. (i)(h) (i) Receipt and investigation of written complaints of alleged violations of Chapter 12 of Title 14 as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18995.3.
(j)(i)(j) Undertaking Organic Waste capacity planning, as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18992.1, and Edible Food Recovery capacity planning, as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18992.2. (k)(j) (k) Maintaining and submitting records and reports required by the SB 1383 Regulations. ( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021)( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021) Sec. 6-2.204203. Delegable Responsibilities.

Except for those determinates, programs, or activities that are non-delegable as set forth under Section 6-

2.203202, in undertaking his or her obligations under Section 6-2.202201, the City Manager, or his or her designee, may undertake programs or activities implementing applicable provisions of the SB 1383 Regulations, and in so doing may utilize City personnel, or may make arrangements for these delegable programs or activities as set forth in the SB 1383 Regulations with an Authorized Collectora Franchisee, Food Recovery Organization, Food Recovery Service, other private or non-profit entities, or through agreements with other jurisdictions. ( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021)
Sec. 6-2.205. 204. Solid Waste Generator Requirements.
(a) (a) Owners of Residential or Commercial properties and other persons utilizing such properties that are Solid Waste Generators must:
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(2) (2) Participate in the city's Organic Waste collection service by placing designated materials in designated containers as described in Section 6-2.205(b204(e) and shall not place Prohibited Container Contaminants in collection containersCollection Containers. (b) (b) All Residential and Commercial properties, unless otherwise authorized to self-haul in accordance with Section 6-2.109(a) and 6-2.206 of this Municipal Code, shall be automatically enrolled in the City’s three-container collection service with a Gray/Black, Blue and/or Green Container for Source Separated Refuse, Source Separated Recyclable Material, and Source Separated Organic Waste.

The City shall have the authority to change the minimum required service levels at any given time. The Generator’s Source Separated Recyclable Material service level and Source Separated Organic Waste service level must be sufficient for the amount of Source Separated Recyclable Material and Source Separated Organic Waste. Generators may additionally manage their Organic Waste by preventing or reducing their Organic Waste, managing Organic Waste on site, and/or using a Community Composting site pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.9(c).
(c) Owners of Residential and Commercial properties and other persons utilizing such properties that are Solid Waste Generators are responsible to adjust their level of service to ensure compliance with this Chapter and are responsible for failure to subscribe and pay for such service, or to undertake other allowable methods of diversion. Self-hauling may be undertaken in accordance with Section 6-2.109(a) and 6-2.206 of this Municipal Code and 14 CCR 18988.3.
(b)(d) The City reserves the right to make the final determination as to the type, number, and size of containers to be provided to the residence orall Residential and Commercial Businessproperties to ensure adequate service and proper separation of materials and containment of materials for expected collection volumes.
(c) Owners of Residential or Commercial properties and other persons utilizing such properties that are Solid Waste Generators are responsible to adjust their level of service to ensure compliance with this Article and are responsible for failure to subscribe and pay for such service, or to undertake other allowable methods of diversion. Self-hauling may be undertaken in accordance with Section 6-2.109(a) of the California City Municipal Code and 14 CCR 18988.3.

Organic Waste Generators shall comply with the applicable requirements of the City Code relating to collection and recovery of organic waste or the applicable SB 1383 Regulations and failure to comply may result in an enforcement action as set forth in Section 6-2.209 of this Municipal Code. (e) (d) The City has implemented a standard organic waste collection servicesservice using threecontainers Collection Containers in accordance with Chapter 12, Article 3 of the SB 1383 Regulations. (1) (1) The Gray/Black Container is provided solely for the placement and collection of nonorganic Solid WasteRefuse. No Organic Waste or Recyclable Material isare permitted in the Gray/Black Container.
(2) (2) The Blue Container is provided solely for the placement and collection of Recyclable Material. No Source Separated Green Container Organic Waste or non-Recyclable Material isare permitted in the Blue Container.
(3) (3) The Green Container is provided solely for the placement and collection of Source Separated Green Container Organic Waste. No Recyclable Material or non-organic Solid Waste isRefuse are permitted in the Green Container.
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(f) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this ArticleChapter to place Prohibited Container Contaminants in a collection container, and may subject the Generator to a contamination processing fee or Enforcement Action as set forth in Section 6-2.209213 of this Municipal Code. (g) Organic Waste Generators shall comply with this Chapter relating to collection and recovery of Organic Waste or the applicable SB 1383 Regulations and failure to comply may result in an Enforcement Action as set forth in Section 6-2.213 of this Municipal Code. ( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021)
Sec. 6-2.206205. Commercial BusinessGenerator Requirements. (a) Commercial Businesses shall subscribe to and comply with organic waste collection services or self-haul in accordance with the California City Municipal] Code Section 6-2.109(a) and in compliance with 14 CCR Sections 18984.9(a) and 18984.10(a).
(b)(a) (b) Excluding Multi-Family Residential dwellingsDwellings, a Commercial Business that generates OrganicSolid Waste Generator shall provide containers for the collection of Source Separated OrganicSolid Waste generated by that businessproperty in all indoor and outdoor areas, except for restrooms, where the Commercial Business provides disposal containers for customers and shall comply with the requirements of 14 CCR Section 18984.9(b). If a Commercial Business does not generate, or has a waiver pertaining to, any of the materials that would be collected in one type of container, then the business does not have to provide that particular type of container in all areas where containers are provided for customers.
(b) (c) Excluding Multi-Family Residential Dwellings, a Commercial Solid Waste Generator shall provide containers for the collection of Source Separated Solid Waste according to the following:
(1) A body or lid that conforms with the container colors provided through the collection service provided by the City or its Franchisee, with either lids conforming to the color requirements or bodies conforming to the color requirements or both lids and bodies conforming to color requirements. A Commercial Business is not required to replace functional containers, including containers purchased prior to January 1, 2022, that do not comply with the requirements of this articlethe subsection prior to the end of the useful life of those containers, or prior to January 1, 2036, whichever comes first, as set forth in 14 CCR 18984.9(d).. (2) (d) Container labels that include language or graphic images, or both, indicating the primary material accepted and the primary materials prohibited in that container, or containers with imprinted text or graphic images that indicate the primary materials accepted and primary materials prohibited in the container. Pursuant 14 CCR Section 18984.8, the container labeling requirements are required on new containers commencing January 1, 2022. (c) A Commercial BusinessesOrganic Waste Generator shall at least annually provide information to employees, contractors, tenants, and customers about Organic Waste recovery requirements and about proper sorting of Organic Waste, and for new tenants within fourteen (14) days of occupation of premises.
(d) (e) Excluding Multi-Family Residential Dwellings, a Commercial BusinessesGenerator shall, to the extent practical through education, training, Inspection, and/or other measures, prohibit employees from placing materials in a container not designated for those materials per the Blue Container, Green Container, and Gray Container collection service or, if self-hauling, per the Commercial Businesses’ instructions to support its compliance with its self-haul program.

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(e) Excluding Multi-Family Residential Dwellings, a Commercial Generator shall periodically inspect Blue Containers, Green Containers, and Gray Containers for contamination and inform employees if containers are contaminated and of the requirements to keep contaminants out of those containers pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.9(b)(3).
(d)(f) A Commercial Generator shall provide or arrange for access to their propertiesproperty for Inspections or Compliance Reviews conducted by CalRecycle or the City or its Delegee pursuant to Article 14 of the SB 1383 Regulations, provided, however, that nothing is intended to permit an inspector to enter the interior of a private residential property, as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18984.10(c).
(e)(g) (f) A Commercial BusinessGenerator may apply for a waiver of some or all of the Organic Waste requirements of the applicable SB 1383 Regulations to the City, in accordance with procedures established by the City as set forth in 14 CCR 18984.11. and Section 6-2.212 of this Municipal Code. Any waiver may be granted and issued only by the City in writing. Nothing in the foregoing shall exempt a Commercial Business from compliance with Section 42649.81 of the Public Resources Code. ( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021)Sec.

Sec. 6-2.207. Commercial Edible Food Generator 6-2.206. Self-Hauler Requirements. (a) Commercial Edible Food Generators shall comply with the following in accordance with 14 CCR Sections 18991.3 and 18991.4:
(a) (1) Self-Haulers shall Source Separate all Refuse, Recyclable Material and/or Organic Waste generated on-site in a manner consistent with 14 CCR Sections 18984.1 and 18984.2, or shall haul Organic Waste to a High Diversion Organic Waste Processing Facility as specified in 14 CCR Section 18984.3.
(b) Self-Haulers shall haul their Source Separated Recyclable Material to a facility that processes or otherwise recovers those materials; and haul their Source Separated Organic Waste to a solid waste facility, operation, activity, or property that processes or otherwise recovers Organic Waste.

Alternatively, Self-Haulers may haul Organic Waste to a High Diversion Organic Waste Processing Facility.
(c) Self-Haulers that are Commercial Businesses (including Multi-Family Self-Haulers) shall apply for an alternative service waiver in accordance with Section 6-2.212. (d) Self-Haulers that are Commercial Businesses (including Multi-Family Self-Haulers) shall keep a record of the amount of Recyclable Material or Organic Waste delivered to each solid waste facility, operation, activity, or property that processes or otherwise recovers such material; this record shall be subject to Inspection by the City. The records shall include the following information:
(1) Delivery receipts and weight tickets from the entity accepting the waste. (2) The amount of material in cubic yards or tons transported to each entity. (3) If the material is transported to an entity that does not have scales on-site, or employs scales incapable of weighing the Self-Hauler’s vehicle in a manner that allows it to determine the weight of materials received, the Self-Hauler is not required to record the weight of material but shall keep a record of the entities that received the Recyclable Material or Organic Waste. (e) Self-Haulers that are Commercial Businesses (including Multi-Family Self-Haulers) shall provide information collected in this Chapter to the City, if requested. 4892-5298-1965 v1
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(f) A Residential Self-Hauler is not required to record or report information referenced in this Chapter or apply for a waiver.
6-2.207. Haulers and Facility Operator Requirements.
(a) Requirements for the Franchisee.
(1) The Franchisee shall provide Residential, Commercial, and/or industrial collection services to Organic Waste Generators within the City's boundaries and shall meet the following requirements and standards as a condition of approval of a contract, agreement, or other authorization with the City to collect Organic Waste:
i. Through written notice to the City annually identify the facilities to which they will transport waste including facilities for Source Separated Solid Waste, Source Separated Recyclable Materials, Source Separated Organic Waste, and/or Mixed Waste, if applicable.
ii. Transport Source Separated Recyclable Material, Source Separated Organic Waste, and Mixed Waste (if applicable) to a facility, operation, activity, or property that recovers Organic Waste as defined in 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, Article 2. iii. Obtain approval from the City to haul Organic Waste, unless it is transporting Source Separated Organic Waste to a Community Composting site. (2) Franchisee authorization to collect Organic Waste shall comply with education, equipment, signage, container labeling, container color, contamination monitoring, reporting, and other requirements contained within its Franchise Agreement, or other agreement entered into with the City.
(b) Requirements for Facility Operators and Community Composting Operations. (1) Owners of facilities, operations, and activities that recover Organic Waste, including, but not limited to, Compost facilities, in-vessel digestion facilities, and publicly-owned treatment works shall, upon City request, provide information regarding available and potential new or expanded capacity at their facilities, operations, and activities, including information about throughput and permitted capacity necessary for planning purposes. Entities contacted by the City shall respond within 60 days.
(2) Community Composting operators, upon City request, shall provide information to the City to support Organic Waste capacity planning, including, but not limited to, an estimate of the amount of Organic Waste anticipated to be handled at the Community Composting operation, if applicable. Entities contacted by the City shall respond within 60 days. (NEW ADD – NEEDS ORDINANCE #)
Sec. 6-2.208. Construction and Demolition Recycling Requirements. (a) Persons applying for a permit from the City for new construction and building additions and alterations shall comply with the requirements of this Section, and all required components of the California Green Building Standards Code, 24 CCR, Part 11, known as CALGreen, as amended, if its project is covered by the scope of CALGreen. If the requirements of CALGreen are more stringent than the requirements of this Section, the CalGreen requirements shall apply.
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(b) Project applicants shall refer to Article 6, Chapter 10 of this Municipal Code for complete CALGreen requirements.
(c) Commercial properties shall provide readily accessible areas that serve occupants of all buildings on the site and are identified for the storage and collection of Source Separated Recyclable Material and Source Separated Organic Waste, or comply with provision of adequate space for Commercial premises. (d) New Commercial construction or additions resulting in more than 30% of the floor area shall provide readily accessible areas identified for the storage and collection of Source Separated Recyclable Material and Source Separated Organic Waste, consistent with the three-container collection program, or shall comply with provision of adequate space for Recyclable Material and/or Organic Waste for Commercial premises.
(e) Projects covered under this section and Article 6, Chapter 10 must comply with CALGreen requirements and applicable law related to management of C&D, including diversion of Organic Waste in C&D from disposal, and comply with Article 6, Chapter 10 of this Municipal Code and all written and published City policies and/or administrative guidelines regarding the collection, recycling, diversion, tracking, and/or reporting of C&D.
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Sec. 6-2.209. Requirements for Commercial Edible Food Generators. (a) Tier One Commercial Edible Food Generators shall comply with the requirements of the SB 1383 Regulations commencing January 1, 2022this Chapter pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.3. (2) Tier Two Commercial Edible Food Generators shall comply with the requirements of the SB 1383 Regulations commencing January 1, 2024.
(c)(b) (3) A Large Venue or Large Event operator that doesoperators not provideproviding food services, but allowsallowing for food to be provided by others, shall require food facilities Food Facilities operating at the Large Venue or Large Event to comply with the requirements of the SB 1383 Regulations. this Chapter.
(c) (b) A Commercial Edible Food Generator shallCommercial Edible Food Generators shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) Arrange to recover the maximum amount of Edible Food that would otherwise be disposed. (2) Contract with, or enter into a written agreement with, Food Recovery Organizations or Food Recovery Services for: (i) the collection of Edible Food for Food Recovery; or, (ii) acceptance of the Edible Food that the Commercial Edible Food Generator self-hauls to the Food Recovery Organization for Food Recovery.
(1)(3) Shall not intentionally spoil Edible Food that is capable of being recovered by a Food Recovery Organization or a Food Recovery Service.
(4) Allow the City’s designated enforcement entity or designated third party enforcement entity to access the premises and review records pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.4. (5) Keep records that include the following information, or as otherwise specified in 14 CCR Section 18991.4:
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i. A list of each Food Recovery Service or organization that collects or receives its Edible Food pursuant to a contract or written agreement established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b).
ii. A copy of all contracts or written agreements established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b).
iii. A record of the following information for each of those Food Recovery Services or Food Recovery Organizations:
iv. The name, address and contact information of the Food Recovery Service or Food Recovery Organization.
v. The types of food that will be collected by or self-hauled to the Food Recovery Service or Food Recovery Organization.
vi. The established frequency that food will be collected or self-hauled. vii. The quantity of food, measured in pounds recovered per month, collected or selfhauled to a Food Recovery Service or Food Recovery Organization for Food Recovery.
(d) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to limit or conflict with the protections provided by the California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act of 2017, the Federal Good Samaritan Act, or share table and school food donation guidance pursuant to Senate Bill 557 of 2017 (approved by the Governor of the State of California on September 25, 2017, which added Article 13 [commencing with Section 49580] to Chapter 9 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, and to amend Section 114079 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to food safety, as amended, supplemented, superseded and replaced from time to time).
( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021)
Sec. 6-2.208. 210. Requirements for Food Recovery Services and Organizations. (a) A Food Recovery OrganizationServices collecting or Food Recovery Service that has established a contract or written agreement to collect or receive receiving Edible Food directly from Commercial Edible Food Generators, via a contract or written agreement established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b), shall maintain the following records, or as otherwise specified in the SB 1383 Regulations. by 14 CCR Section 18991.5(a)(1):
(1) ( The name, address, and contact information for each Commercial Edible Food Generator from which the service collects Edible Food.
(2) The quantity in pounds of Edible Food collected from each Commercial Edible Food Generator per month.
(3) The quantity in pounds of Edible Food transported to each Food Recovery Organization per month.
(4) The name, address, and contact information for each Food Recovery Organization that the Food Recovery Service transports Edible Food to for Food Recovery. (b) Food Recovery Organizations collecting or receiving Edible Food directly from Commercial Edible Food Generators, via a contract or written agreement established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b), shall maintain the following records, or as otherwise specified by 14 CCR Section 18991.5(a)(2):
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(1) The name, address, and contact information for each Commercial Edible Food Generator from which the organization receives Edible Food.
(2) The quantity in pounds of Edible Food received from each Commercial Edible Food Generator per month.
(3) The name, address, and contact information for each Food Recovery Service that the organization receives Edible Food from for Food Recovery. (c) Food Recovery Organizations and Food Recovery Services that have their primary address physically located in the City and contract with or have written agreements with one or more Commercial Edible Food Generators pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b) shall report to the City it is located in the total pounds of Edible Food recovered in the previous calendar year from the Tier One and Tier Two Commercial Edible Food Generators they have established a contract or written agreement with pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b).
(d) Food Recovery Capacity Planning
(1) In order to support Edible Food Recovery capacity planning assessments or other studies conducted by the County, City, special district that provides Solid Waste collection services, or its designated entity, Food Recovery Services and Food Recovery Organizations operating in the City shall provide information and consultation to the City, upon request, regarding existing, or proposed new or expanded, Food Recovery capacity that could be accessed by the City and its Commercial Edible Food Generators. A Food Recovery Service or Food Recovery Organization contacted by the City shall respond to such request for information within 60 days, unless a shorter timeframe is otherwise specified by the City.
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Sec. 6-2.

Sec. 6-2.209211. Inspections and Investigations.
(a) City representatives and/or its designated entity, including Delegees that are authorized to conduct Inspections and investigations, at random or otherwise, of any Collection Container, collection vehicle loads, or transfer, processing, or disposal facility for materials collected from Generators, or Source Separated materials to confirm compliance with this Section by Organic Waste Generators, Commercial Businesses, property owners, Commercial Edible Food Generators, haulers, Self-Haulers, Food Recovery Services, and Food Recovery Organizations, subject to applicable laws. (b) Regulated entities shall provide or arrange for access during all Inspections (with the exception of Residential property interiors) and shall cooperate with the City’s employee or its designated entity/Delegee during such Inspections and investigations. Such Inspections and investigations may include confirmation of proper placement of materials in containers, Edible Food Recovery activities, records, or any other requirement of this Chapter described herein. Failure to provide or arrange for: (i) access to an entity’s premises; or (ii) access to records for any Inspection or investigation is a violation of this Chapter and may result in penalties described.
(c) Any records obtained by a City during its Inspections, and other reviews shall be subject to the requirements and applicable disclosure exemptions of the Public Records Act as set forth in Government Code Section 6250 et seq.
(d) City representatives, its designated entity, and/or Delegee are authorized to conduct any Inspections or other investigations as reasonably necessary to further the goals of this Chapter, subject to applicable laws.

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(e) City shall receive written complaints from persons regarding an entity that may be potentially noncompliant with SB 1383 Regulations, including receipt of anonymous complaints. (NEW ADD – NEEDS ORDINANCE #)
Sec. 6-2.212 Waivers.
(a) A Commercial Solid Waste Generator or property owner may request a waiver for Recyclable Material and/or Organic Waste collection service by completing a waiver request application for the following reasons:
(b) Alternative Service Waiver. A Commercial Solid Waste Generator or property owner may request an alternative service waiver specifying the services that they are requesting a waiver from if the Generator uses, at no cost, a third-party vendor, self-hauls, backhauls or utilizes an onsite recycling and/or composting facility for the processing or otherwise recovery of all Recyclable Material and/or Organic Waste in accordance with Section 6-2.206. Self-Haulers (including back-haulers) will submit a waiver to be reviewed by the City every twelve (12) months. (c) De Minimis Waiver. A Commercial Solid Waste Generator or property owner may request a de minimis waiver specifying the services that they are requesting a waiver from and provide documentation that either:
(1) The Solid Waste Generator’s total waste collection service is two cubic yards or more per week and Organic Waste subject to collection in a Blue Container or Green Container comprises less than 20 gallons per week per applicable container of the business’ total waste; or (2) The Solid Waste Generator’s total waste collection service is less than two cubic yards per week and Organic Waste subject to collection in a Blue Container or Green Container comprises less than 10 gallons per week per applicable container of the business’ total waste. (3) The Solid Waste Generator must notify the City if circumstances change that such Solid Waste Generator’s Organic Waste exceeds threshold required for waiver, in which case waiver will be rescinded.
(d) Physical Space Waiver. A Commercial Business or property owner may request a physical space waiver specifying the services that they are requesting a waiver from and provide the following (1) Provide documentation that the premises lacks adequate space for Blue Containers and/or Green Containers including documentation from its hauler, licensed architect, or licensed engineer. (e) Collection Frequency Waiver. A Commercial Business or property manager may arrange to have the collection of their Blue Container serviced once every fourteen days, rather than once per week. A waiver application is not required for a collection frequency waiver and may be automatically granted through a request with the Franchisee.

All Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Generators will be automatically enrolled in the City’s three-container collection program with the Franchisee.

Commercial Solid Waste Generators must provide written verification of eligibility for a de minimis waiver and/or physical space waiver no less than every five years, if the City has approved such waiver.

Waivers will be reviewed and approved as needed by the Public Works Department and will not be reassigned to the City’s Designee or Franchisee. Applicants may need to resubmit waivers periodically to verify ongoing program implementation. The City reserves the right to rescind approved waivers.

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Sec. 6-2.213. Enforcement.

Failure to comply with the provisions of this Article may result in an enforcement action or penalty under the California City Municipal Code Sections 1-3.01 and 1-5.04, 14 CCR Section 18997.1, and 14 CCR Section 18997.2. (a) Violation of any provision of this Chapter may constitute grounds for issuance of a Notice of Violation and assessment of a fine by an Enforcement Officer. Enforcement actions under this Chapter are issuance of an administrative citation and assessment of a fine. The City’s procedures on imposition of administrative fines are hereby incorporated in their entirety, as modified from time to time, and shall govern the imposition, enforcement, collection, and review of administrative citations issued to enforce this Chapter and any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this Chapter, except as otherwise indicated in this Chapter.
(b) Other remedies allowed by law may be used, including civil action or prosecution as misdemeanor or infraction. City may pursue civil actions in the California courts to seek recovery of unpaid administrative citations. City may choose to delay court action until such time as a sufficiently large number of violations, or cumulative size of violations exist such that court action is a reasonable use of City staff and resources.
(c) Enforcement pursuant to this Chapter may be undertaken by the City Enforcement Officer, which may be the City Manager or their designated entity, legal counsel, or combination thereof. (d) Process for Enforcement
(1) Enforcement Officer and/or its Delegee will monitor compliance with the Chapter randomly and through Compliance Reviews and/or Route Reviews, investigation of complaints, and an Inspection program. Section 6-2.211 establishes the City’s right to conduct Inspections and investigations. (2) City may issue an official notification to notify regulated entities of its obligations under this Chapter.
(3) With the exception of violations of Generator contamination of container contents addressed in this Chapter, City may issue a Notice of Violation requiring compliance within 60 days of issuance of the notice.
(4) Absent compliance by the respondent within the deadline set forth in the Notice of Violation, City may commence an action to impose penalties, via an administrative citation and fine, pursuant to this Municipal Code.
(5) Notices shall be sent to Generator at the official address of the Generator maintained by the tax collector for the City or if no such address is available, to the Generator at the address of the Residential or Commercial property or to the party responsible for paying for the collection services, depending upon available information.
(e) Penalty Amounts for Types of Violations
The penalty levels are as follows:
(1) For a first violation, the amount of the base penalty shall be $100 per violation. (2) For a second violation, the amount of the base penalty shall be $200 per violation. (3) For a third or subsequent violation, the amount of the base penalty shall be $500 per violation. (f) Factors Considered in Determining Penalty Amount
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The following factors shall be used to determine the amount of the penalty for each violation within the appropriate penalty amount range:
(1) The nature, circumstances, and severity of the violation(s). (2) The violator’s ability to pay.
(3) The willfulness of the violator's misconduct.
(4) Whether the violator took measures to avoid or mitigate violations of this Chapter. (5) Evidence of any economic benefit resulting from the violation(s). (6) The deterrent effect of the penalty on the violator. (7) Whether the violation(s) were due to conditions outside the control of the violator. (g) Compliance Deadline Extension Considerations
The City may extend the compliance deadlines set forth in a Notice of Violation issued if it finds that there are extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the respondent that make compliance within the deadlines impracticable, including the following:
(1) Acts of God such as earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, and other emergencies or natural disasters; (2) Delays in obtaining discretionary permits or other government agency approvals; or, (3) Deficiencies in Organic Waste recycling infrastructure or Edible Food Recovery capacity and the City is under a corrective action plan with CalRecycle pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18996.2 due to those deficiencies.
(h) Appeals Process
Any recipient of an administrative citation may contest that there was a violation of the code or that he or she is the responsible party by completing a request for hearing in accordance with Section 1-5.08 of this Municipal Code.
(i) Education Period for Non-Compliance
The City or its Designee will conduct Inspections, Route Reviews, waste evaluations, and/or Compliance Reviews, depending upon the type of regulated entity, to determine compliance, and if City determines that Organic Waste Generator, Self-Hauler, hauler, Tier One Commercial Edible Food Generator, Food Recovery Organization, Food Recovery Service, or other entity is not in compliance, it shall provide educational materials to the entity describing its obligations under this Chapter and a notice that compliance is required and that violations may be subject to administrative civil penalties. (j) Civil Penalties for Non-Compliance
If the City determines that an Organic Waste Generator, Self-Hauler, Franchisee, Tier One or Tier Two Commercial Edible Food Generator, Food Recovery Organization, Food Recovery Service, or other entity is not in compliance with this Chapter, it shall document the noncompliance or violation, issue a Notice of Violation, and take Enforcement Action pursuant to this Section, as needed. ( Ord. No. 21-792 , § 3, 11-23-2021)
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Article 3. California Water Efficient Landscape
Sec. 6-2.301 Adoption of the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

The most recent version of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance contained in 23 California Code of Regulations Sections 490 through 495 inclusive is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety.

Sec. 6-2.302 Reporting to CalRecycle.

The building official or his or her designee shall report the number of landscape projects subject to the minimum application of Compost and mulch as set forth in Sections 492.6(a)(3)(B), (C), (D) and (G) of 23 CCR Division 2, Chapter 2.7 in compliance with 14 CCR Section 18994.2. Reports are due August 1 for the year prior. (NEW ADD – NEEDS ORDINANCE #)
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TITLE 6 - SANITATION AND HEALTH
CHAPTER 10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING
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CHAPTER 10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING
Sec. 6-10.101. General.

This chapter regulates recycling of debris from demolition and construction within the City. This chapter provides for inventory of recyclable materials and accounting for the recycling of such materials. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.102 Definitions.

The following definitions apply for purposes of this chapter:
(a) “Applicant” means any individual, firm, limited liability company, association, partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, or any other entity whatsoever who applies to the City for the applicable permits to undertake any construction, demolition, or renovation project within the City.
(b) “California Green Building Standards Code” or "CALGreen" means the California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, also known as the CALGreen Building Codes.
(c) "Contractor" means any type under the laws of California, or who performs (whether as contractor, subcontractor or owner-builder) any construction, demolition, remodeling or landscaping service relating to buildings or accessory structures in the City. (d) "Construction" means building, landscaping, remodeling, addition, removal or destruction involving the use or disposal of Designated Recyclable and Reusable Materials as defined herein. (e) "Construction and Demolition Debris" or "C&D Debris" means:
(1) Discarded materials generally considered to be not water soluble and non hazardous in nature, including but not limited to steel, glass, brick, concrete, asphalt material, pipe, gypsum, wallboard, and lumber from the construction or destruction of a structure as part of a construction or demolition project or from the renovation of a structure or landscaping, and including rocks, soils, tree remains, trees, and other vegetative matter that normally results from land clearing, landscaping and development operations for a construction project. (2) Clean cardboard, paper, plastic, wood, and metal scraps from construction or landscape project. (3) Non-construction and demolition debris wood scraps. (4) Insignificant amounts of other non-hazardous wastes generated at construction or demolition projects, provided such amounts are consistent with best management practices of the industry. (5) Mixing of construction and demolition debris with other types of solid waste will cause it to be classified as other than construction and demolition debris. (f) “Covered Projects” means all construction and demolition projects by non-City applicants and all Citysponsored demolition and renovation projects. Compliance with this chapter shall be included as a condition of approval on any construction or demolition permit issued for a covered project.

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(g) “Deconstruction” means the process of systematically dismantling a structure, or a portion thereof, to maximize the potential to reclaim reusable C&D Debris and minimize the amount of C&D Debris that is disposed. Deconstruction includes adherence to the City’s health and safety protocols for such activities. (h) “Demolition” means decimating, razing, ruining, tearing down or wrecking of any facility, structure, pavement, or building, whether in whole or in part, whether interior or exterior. Demolition refers to SIC Code 1795.
(i) "Designated Recyclable and Reusable Materials" means:
(1) Masonry building materials including products generally used in construction including, but not limited to asphalt, concrete, rock, stone and brick.
(2) Wood materials including any and dimensional lumber, fencing or construction wood that 'is not creosoted, preservative pressure treated, contaminated or painted. (3) Vegetative materials including trees: tree parts, shrubs, stumps, logs, brush or any other type of plants that are cleared from a site for construction or other use. (4) Metals including metal scrap such as, but not limited to, pipes, siding, window frames, door frames and fences.
(5) Roofing materials including wood shingles as well as asphalt, stone and slate based roofing material.
(6) Salvageable materials includes all salvageable materials and structures including, but not limited to wallboard, doors, windows, fixtures, toilets, sinks, bath tubs and appliances. (j) “Disposal” means the final disposition of C&D Debris to a landfill. (k) “Landfill” means a facility for Disposal of non-recoverable waste defined in CCR Title 27. (l) “Permit” means a Deconstruction or Demolition and/or Construction permit issued by the City’s Building Department.
(m) "Project" means a demolition or construction activity for which a city permit is required, and, in the case of associated activities such as a housing development consisting of numerous single-family homes, an apartment complex consisting of several detached buildings, or a commercial development consisting of' several detached building, the "overall project" shall be defined as the entire development for purposes of determining exemption or non-exemption from the waste reduction requirements of this chapter. (n) “Recycling” means the process of collecting, delivering, sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials that would otherwise become solid waste, and returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused, or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be used in the marketplace.
(o) “Reuse” means further or repeated use of C&D Debris. (p) "Universal Waste" or "U-Waste" means all wastes as defined by Title 22, Subsections 66273.1 through 66273.9 of the California Code of Regulations, including, but are not limited to, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury switches, and electronic waste.
(q) “Waste Management Plan” means a document that outlines how a project will comply with local, state, and federal regulations for waste diversion.
(Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
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Sec. 6-10.103. Diversion Requirements.

Covered Projects shall be required to recycle, salvage for reuse and/or otherwise divert the minimum amount required by the most current California Green Building Standards Code of Regulations, Title 24. Applicants must comply with CALGreen requirements and any future changes to that Code.

C&D Debris generated from every demolition, remodeling and construction project shall be diverted from going to landfill by using recycling, reuse, and diversion programs according the following requirements:
(a) Demolition: the current minimum CALGreen percentage of waste tonnage, including concrete and asphalt;
(b) Reroofing of structures as a separate project: the current minimum CALGreen percentage of wood, slate or stone waste, asphalt, and shingles when the Building Department certifies that a reasonable recycling option for this material is available; and
(c) Construction and remodeling: the current minimum CALGreen percentage of waste tonnage. Separate calculations and reports will be required for the demolition and for the construction portion of projects involving both demolition and construction.

The combined weight of new construction disposal that does not exceed two pounds per square foot of building area may be deemed to meet the current minimum CALGreen percentage requirement as approved by the enforcing agency. [CalGREEN 5.408.1.3]
(Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.104. Covered Projects.

The following projects shall comply with requirements for a Waste Management Plan and deposit:
(a) Demolition of buildings five hundred (500) square feet or larger; (b) New construction projects for buildings larger than five hundred (500) square feet, and smaller buildings which are part of an overall project which totals five hundred (500) square feet or more; (c) Work requiring more than a permit for plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work; (d) Installation of pre-fabricated patio enclosures and covers if foundation or other structural building modifications are required:
(1) Installation of pre-fabricated accessories such as signs or antennas where structural building modifications are required.
(2) New roofs with significant removal of existing roofing materials (tear-off). (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.105 Exemption from Diversion Requirement.
(a) Application: If an Applicant believes it is infeasible to comply with the diversion requirements of this chapter due to the circumstances delineated in this Section, the Applicant may apply for an exemption at the time the initial Waste Management Plan is submitted. Exemptions may be granted based on the following considerations:
(1) Lack of storage space onsite;
(2) Contamination by hazardous substances;
(3) Low recyclability of specific materials; and
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(4) Seismic tie-down projects.
(a) The Applicant shall indicate on the Waste Management Plan the maximum rate of diversion the applicant believes is feasible for each material and the specific circumstances that the applicant believes make it infeasible to comply with the Diversion Requirement. (b) Determination by Compliance Official: The Building Department or the City's authorized agent shall review the information supplied by the Applicant and may meet with the Applicant to discuss possible ways of meeting the Diversion Requirement. The Building Department shall determine whether the exemption will be granted, and may substitute an alternative lesser diversion requirement upon determination that it may reasonably be achieved by the Applicant using locally available diversion opportunities.
(Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.106. Waste Management Plan.

Every applicant shall submit a Waste Management Plan that:

Identifies the C&D Debris to be diverted from disposal by efficient usage, recycling, reuse on the project, or salvage for future use or sale.

Determines if C&D Debris will be sorted on-site (source-separated) or bulk mixed (single stream).

Identifies diversion facilities where C&D Debris collected will be taken.

Specifies that the amount of C&D Debris diverted shall be calculated by weight or volume, but not by both. (a) Every Applicant shall submit a properly completed initial Waste Management Plan, on a form as prescribed by the City, to the Building Department as a portion of the building or demolition permit process. The Plan will show how the applicant will satisfy the diversion requirement of Section 6-10.103 by diverting specific materials from disposal. The applicant will be encouraged to consult with the City's authorized agent in preparation of the Plan. Approval of the Plan as complete and adequate shall be a condition precedent to issuance of any building or demolition permit. The applicant shall submit an amended Waste Management Plan for review and approval prior to any deviation from the procedures set forth in the initial Plan. (b) The City Manager may designate the City's franchised solid waste hauler or another qualified entity as the City's authorized agent to review initial Waste Management Plans of permit applicants; to consult with permit Applicants on waste diversion options; and to review completed Waste Management Plans and accompanying documentation to certify to the Building Department whether the requirements of this chapter have been fulfilled by the Applicant. Any finding of the City's authorized agent may be appealed to the Building Department. In fulfilling this role, the City's authorized agent will not discriminate in any way against diversion services or alternatives that are available from other entities besides itself. (c) As a condition precedent to issuance of any permit for a building or a demolition permit that involves the production of solid waste destined to be delivered to a landfill, the applicant shall post a deposit in a form acceptable to the Building Department in the amount of $0.35 per square foot of buildings to be built or demolished. The deposit shall be returned, without interest, in total or in proportion, upon proof to the satisfaction of the building official, that no less than the required percentages or proven proportion of those percentages of the tons of C&D Debris generated by the demolition or construction project have been diverted from landfills and have been recycled or reused. If a lesser percentage of tons or cubic yards than required is diverted, a proportionate share of the deposit will be returned. The deposit shall be forfeited entirely or to the extent there is a failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
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Sec. 6-10.107. Onsite Practices.

Applicants shall ensure, for the life of the Project, that all C&D Debris recovered or disposed are measured, recorded, and documented by weight or volume using the most accurate method of measurement available. To the extent practicable, all C&D Debris shall be weighed using only scales that are compliant with all regulatory requirements for accuracy and maintenance. For C&D Debris for which weighing is not possible due to lack of scales or not practical due to Deconstruction and/or Reuse methods or other considerations, a volumetric measurement may be used, or approximate weights may be applied to detailed inventories. Applicants shall keep all documentation of all Recovery and/or Disposal of all C&D Debris generated by the Project.

The City or its authorized agent will evaluate and monitor each project to gauge the percentage of materials recycled, salvaged and disposed from the project. The required diversion of a minimum of the required percentages of the C&D Debris will be measured separately with respect to the demolition segment and the construction segment of a project where both demolition and construction are involved. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.108. Notice of Recycling Contractors.

The Building Department shall maintain a list of contractors which have stated they are available for deconstruction of structures and recovery of salvageable materials. Notice shall be given by the Department to each such contractor through procedures established by the Department of every demolition permit application that is subject to the provisions of this chapter. Every nonexempt demolition project shall be made available by the applicant for proposals and bids for deconstruction and salvage, including allowing inspection of the premises by qualified deconstruction contractors. Consideration of such proposals and bids shall not obligate the permit applicant to accept any proposal or bid. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, the general contractor, and all subcontractors to recover the maximum feasible amount of salvageable, designated recyclable and reusable materials prior to demolition. Recovered and salvaged, designated, recyclable and reusable materials from the deconstruction phase shall qualify to be counted in meeting the diversion requirements of this chapter. Recovered or salvaged materials may be given or sold on the premises, or may be removed to reuse warehouse facilities for storage or sale. Title to recyclable materials forwarded to the operator of recycling facilities or of a landfill will transfer to the service provider upon departure of materials from the site. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.109. Reporting.

Within sixty (60) days following the completion of any demolition project or construction project, the contractor shall, as a condition precedent to final inspection and to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, submit documentation to the Building Department or the City's authorized agent which proves compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The documentation shall consist of a completed Waste Management Plan showing actual data of tonnage of materials recycled and diverted, supported by receipts and weight tags or other records of measurement from recycling companies, deconstruction contractors or landfill and disposal companies.

A list of prohibited Universal Waste materials shall be included in the construction documents. Receipts and weight tags will be used to verify whether materials generated from the site have been or are to be recycled, reused, salvaged or otherwise disposed of. In the alternative, the permittee may submit a letter stating that no waste or recyclable materials were generated from the project, in which case this statement shall be subject to verification by the Building Department or the City's authorized agent. If a project involves both demolition and construction, the report and documentation for the demolition project must be submitted and approved by the Building Department or the City's authorized agent before issuance of a building permit for the construction project. Any deposit shall be forfeited if the permittee does not meet the reporting requirements of this section. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
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Sec. 6-10.110. Violation of a Public Nuisance.

Each violation of this chapter is a public nuisance and will be subject to abatement as such. The costs of abatement of such nuisance shall be a lien upon the [property in violation.] (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
- Code of Ordinances
TITLE 6 - SANITATION AND HEALTH
CHAPTER 10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING
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CHAPTER 10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING
Sec. 6-10.101. General.

This chapter regulates recycling of debris from demolition and construction within the City. This chapter provides for inventory of recyclable materials and accounting for the recycling of such materials. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.102 Definitions.

The following definitions apply for purposes of this chapter:
(a) “Applicant” means any individual, firm, limited liability company, association, partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, or any other entity whatsoever who applies to the City for the applicable permits to undertake any construction, demolition, or renovation project within the City.
(b) “California Green Building Standards Code” or "CALGreen" means the California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, also known as the CALGreen Building Codes.
(a)(c) "Contractor" means any type under the laws of California, or who performs (whether as contractor, subcontractor or owner-builder) any construction, demolition, remodeling or landscaping service relating to buildings or accessory structures in the City. (b)(d) "Construction" means building, landscaping, remodeling, addition, removal or destruction involving the use or disposal of Designated Recyclable and Reusable Materials as defined herein. (a) “Covered Projects” means all construction and demolition projects by non-City applicants and all Citysponsored demolition and renovation projects. Compliance with this chapter shall be included as a condition of approval on any construction or demolition permit issued for a covered project. (c)(e) "Demolition and cConstruction and Demolition Ddebris" or "C&D dDebris" means:
(1) (1) Discarded materials generally considered to be not water soluble and non hazardous in nature, including but not limited to steel, glass, brick, concrete, asphalt material, pipe, gypsum, wallboard, and lumber from the construction or destruction of a structure as part of a construction or demolition project or from the renovation of a structure or landscaping., and including rocks, soils, tree remains, trees, and other vegetative matter that normally results from land clearing, landscaping and development operations for a construction project. (2) (2) Clean cardboard, paper, plastic, wood, and metal scraps from construction or landscape project.
(3) (3) Non-construction and demolition debris wood scraps. (4) (4) Insignificant amounts of other non-hazardous wastes generated at construction or demolition projects, provided such amounts are consistent with best management practices of the industry.

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(5) (5) Mixing of construction and demolition debris with other types of solid waste will cause it to be classified as other than construction and demolition debris. (f) “Covered Projects” means all construction and demolition projects by non-City applicants and all Citysponsored demolition and renovation projects. Compliance with this chapter shall be included as a condition of approval on any construction or demolition permit issued for a covered project. (g) “Deconstruction” means the process of systematically dismantling a structure, or a portion thereof, to maximize the potential to reclaim reusable C&D Debris and minimize the amount of C&D Debris that is disposed. Deconstruction includes adherence to the City’s health and safety protocols for such activities. (h) “Demolition” means decimating, razing, ruining, tearing down or wrecking of any facility, structure, pavement, or building, whether in whole or in part, whether interior or exterior. Demolition refers to SIC Code 1795.
(d)(i) "Designated Recyclablerecyclable and Reusable Materialsreusable materials" means:
(1) (1) Masonry building materials including products generally used in construction including, but not limited to asphalt, concrete, rock, stone and brick. (2) (2) Wood materials including any and dimensional lumber, fencing or construction wood that 'is not creosoted, preservative pressure treated, contaminated or painted. (3) (3) Vegetative materials including trees: tree parts, shrubs, stumps, logs, brush or any other type of plants that are cleared from a site for construction or other use. (4) (4) Metals including metal scrap such as, but not limited to, pipes, siding, window frames, door frames and fences.
(5) (5) Roofing materials including wood shingles as well as asphalt, stone and slate based roofing material.
(6) (6) Salvageable materials includes all salvageable materials and structures including, but not limited to wallboard, doors, windows, fixtures, toilets, sinks, bath tubs and appliances. (j) “Disposal” means the final disposition of C&D Debris to a landfill. (k) “Landfill” means a facility for Disposal of non-recoverable waste defined in CCR Title 27. (l) “Permit” means a Deconstruction or Demolition and/or Construction permit issued by the City’s Building Department.
(m) "Project" means a demolition or construction activity for which a city permit is required, and, in the case of associated activities such as a housing development consisting of numerous single-family homes, an apartment complex consisting of several detached buildings, or a commercial development consisting of' several detached building, the "overall project" shall be defined as the entire development for purposes of determining exemption or non-exemption from the waste reduction requirements of this chapter. (n) “Recycling” means the process of collecting, delivering, sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials that would otherwise become solid waste, and returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused, or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be used in the marketplace.
(e)(o) “Reuse” means further or repeated use of C&D Debris. (p) "Universal Waste" or "U-Waste" means all wastes as defined by Title 22, Subsections 66273.1 through 66273.9 of the California Code of Regulations, including, but are not limited to, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury switches, and electronic waste.

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(q) “Waste Management Plan” means a document that outlines how a project will comply with local, state, and federal regulations for waste diversion.
(Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.103. Diversion Requirements.

Covered Projects shall be required to recycle, salvage for reuse and/or otherwise divert the minimum amount required by the most current California Green Building Standards Code of Regulations, Title 24. from a minimum of 65sixty-five percent (65%) of the nonhazardous construction and demolition wasteC&D Debris in accordance with CALGreen Section 5.408.1.1, 5.408.1.2 or 5.408.1.3; or meet the diversion requirements as laid out in this Section, whichever is more stringent. Applicants must comply with CALGreen requirements and any future changes to that Code.

At least the following specified percentages of the waste tonnage of demolition and construction dC&D Debris generated from every demolition, remodeling and construction project shall be diverted from going to landfill by using recycling, reuse, and diversion programs according the following requirements:
(a) (a) Demolition: the current minimum CALGreen percentage of50% of waste tonnage, including concrete and asphalt, and 15% of waste tonnage excluding concrete and asphalt; (b) (b) Reroofing of structures as a separate project: the current minimum CALGreen percentage 50% of wood, slate or stone waste, and 50% of asphalt, and shingles when the Building Department certifies that a reasonable recycling option for this material is available; and (c) (c) Construction and remodeling: the current minimum CALGreen percentage of 6550% of waste tonnage. Separate calculations and reports will be required for the demolition and for the construction portion of projects involving both demolition and construction.

The combined weight of new construction disposal that does not exceed two pounds per square foot of building area may be deemed to meet the current minimum CALGreen percentage 65% percent minimum requirement as approved by the enforcing agency. [CalGREEN 5.408.1.3] (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.104. Covered Projects.

The following projects shall comply with requirements for a Waste Management Plan and deposit:
(a) (a) Demolition of buildings five hundred (500) square feet or larger; (a)
(b) (b) New construction projects for buildings larger than five hundred (500) square feet, and smaller buildings which are part of an overall project which totals five hundred (500) square feet or more; (b)
(c) (c) Work requiring more than a permit for plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work; (c)
(d) (d) Installation of pre-fabricated patio enclosures and covers if foundation or other structural building modifications are required:

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(1) (1) Installation of pre-fabricated accessories such as signs or antennas where structural building modifications are required.
(2) (2) New roofs with significant removal of existing roofing materials (tear-off). (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.105 Exemption from Diversion Requirement.
(a) (a) Application: If an Applicant believes it is infeasible to comply with the diversion requirements of this chapter due to the circumstances delineated in this Section, the Applicant may apply for an exemption at the time the initial Waste Management Plan is submitted. Exemptions may be granted based on the following considerations:
(1) (1) Lack of storage space onsite;
(2) (2) Contamination by hazardous substances;
(3) (3) Low recyclability of specific materials; and
(4) (4) Seismic tie-down projects.
(a) The Applicant shall indicate on the Waste Management Plan the maximum rate of diversion the applicant believes is feasible for each material and the specific circumstances that the applicant believes make it infeasible to comply with the Diversion Requirement. (b) (b) Determination by Compliance Official: The Building Department or the City's authorized agent shall review the information supplied by the Applicant and may meet with the Applicant to discuss possible ways of meeting the Diversion Requirement. The Building Department shall determine whether the exemption will be granted, and may substitute an alternative lesser diversion requirement upon determination that it may reasonably be achieved by the Applicant using locally available diversion opportunities.
(Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.106. Waste Management Plan.

Every applicant shall submit a Waste Management Plan that:

Identifies the construction and demolition waste materialsC&D Debris to be diverted from disposal by efficient usage, recycling, reuse on the project, or salvage for future use or sale.

Determines if construction and demolition waste materialsC&D Debris will be sorted on-site (sourceseparated) or bulk mixed (single stream).

Identifies diversion facilities where construction and demolition waste materialC&D Debris collected will be taken.

Specifies that the amount of construction and demolition waste materialsC&D Debris diverted shall be calculated by weight or volume, but not by both.
(a) Every applicant Applicant shall submit a properly completed initial Waste Management Plan, on a form as prescribed by the City, to the Building Department as a portion of the building or demolition permit process.

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in preparation of the Plan. Approval of the Plan as complete and adequate shall be a condition precedent to issuance of any building or demolition permit. The applicant shall submit an amended Waste Management Plan for review and approval prior to any deviation from the procedures set forth in the initial Plan. (b) The City Manager may designate the City's franchised solid waste hauler or another qualified entity as the City's authorized agent to review initial Waste Management Plans of permit applicants; to consult with permit applicants Applicants on waste diversion options; and to review completed Waste Management Plans and accompanying documentation to certify to the Building Department whether the requirements of this chapter have been fulfilled by the applicantApplicant. Any finding of the City's authorized agent may be appealed to the Building Department. In fulfilling this role, the City's authorized agent will not discriminate in any way against diversion services or alternatives that are available from other entities besides itself. (c) As a condition precedent to issuance of any permit for a building or a demolition permit that involves the production of solid waste destined to be delivered to a landfill, the applicant shall post a deposit in a form acceptable to the Building Department in the amount of $0.35 per square foot of buildings to be built or demolished. The deposit shall be returned, without interest, in total or in proportion, upon proof to the satisfaction of the building official, that no less than the required percentages or proven proportion of those percentages of the tons of debris C&D Debris generated by the demolition or construction project have been diverted from landfills and have been recycled or reused. If a lesser percentage of tons or cubic yards than required is diverted, a proportionate share of the deposit will be returned. The deposit shall be forfeited entirely or to the extent there is a failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.107. Onsite Practices.

During the term of the demolition or construction project, the contractor shall recycle or divert the required percentages of materials, and keep records thereof in tonnage or in other measurements approved by the Building Department that can be converted to tonnage. Applicants shall ensure, for the life of the Project, that all C&D Debris recovered or disposed are measured, recorded, and documented by weight or volume using the most accurate method of measurement available. To the extent practicable, all C&D Debris shall be weighed using only scales that are compliant with all regulatory requirements for accuracy and maintenance. For C&D Debris for which weighing is not possible due to lack of scales or not practical due to Deconstruction and/or Reuse methods or other considerations, a volumetric measurement may be used, or approximate weights may be applied to detailed inventories. Applicants shall keep all documentation of all Recovery and/or Disposal of all C&D Debris generated by the Project.

The City or its authorized agent will evaluate and monitor each project to gauge the percentage of materials recycled, salvaged and disposed from the project. The required diversion of a minimum of the required percentages of the demolition and construction debrisC&D Debris will be measured separately with respect to the demolition segment and the construction segment of a project where both demolition and construction are involved.
(Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.108. Notice of Recycling Contractors.

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applicant to accept any proposal or bid. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, the general contractor, and all subcontractors to recover the maximum feasible amount of salvageable, designated recyclable and reusable materials prior to demolition. Recovered and salvaged, designated, recyclable and reusable materials from the deconstruction phase shall qualify to be counted in meeting the diversion requirements of this chapter. Recovered or salvaged materials may be given or sold on the premises, or may be removed to reuse warehouse facilities for storage or sale. Title to recyclable materials forwarded to the operator of recycling facilities or of a landfill will transfer to the service provider upon departure of materials from the site. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.109. Reporting.

Within sixty (60) days following the completion of any demolition project or construction project, the contractor shall, as a condition precedent to final inspection and to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, submit documentation to the Building Department or the City's authorized agent which proves compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The documentation shall consist of a completed Waste Management Plan showing actual data of tonnage of materials recycled and diverted, supported by receipts and weight tags or other records of measurement from recycling companies, deconstruction contractors or landfill and disposal companies.

A list of prohibited Universal Waste materials shall be included in the construction documents. Receipts and weight tags will be used to verify whether materials generated from the site have been or are to be recycled, reused, salvaged or otherwise disposed of. In the alternative, the permittee may submit a letter stating that no waste or recyclable materials were generated from the project, in which case this statement shall be subject to verification by the Building Department or the City's authorized agent. If a project involves both demolition and construction, the report and documentation for the demolition project must be submitted and approved by the Building Department or the City's authorized agent before issuance of a building permit for the construction project. Any deposit shall be forfeited if the permittee does not meet the reporting requirements of this section. (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)
Sec. 6-10.110. Violation of a Public Nuisance.

Each violation of this chapter is a public nuisance and will be subject to abatement as such. The costs of abatement of such nuisance shall be a lien upon the [property in violation.] (Ord. No. 08-09-670, 1-6-2009)

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
September 10, 2024
PREPARED BY: Acting City Manager, Latisha Lamberth
SUBJECT: Fund Nation Contract

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
Council requested staff bring a contract back for fund nation to partner with CAP. As you are aware, the CAP program has been instrumental in providing essential support and resources to our community, especially during these challenging times. In line with the city council's vision to enhance the impact of CAP, we are pleased to propose a contract for collaboration between CAP and Fund-Nation.

The proposed contract includes a detailed outline of the scope and objectives of Fund-Nation partnership, along with the roles and responsibilities of each party. We respectfully request the city council to kindly review the proposed contract and provide any feedback or suggestions for modification, if needed.

FISCAL IMPACT
o A one-time, non-refundable sign-on fee of $3,500, payable upon execution of this Agreement and required to be received by the Consultant in order to commence services.
o A success fee of 6% of the total amount of grants secured by the Consultant for California City during the first year of this Agreement. o The success fee shall be calculated based on the gross amount of funds awarded and shall be payable to the Consultant within 15 days of California City’s receipt of the award letter or confirmation of a successful grant application.

COUNCIL OPTIONS
City Council approves the contract.

City Council continues discussion the contract
City Council takes no further action.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approves this contract. 1 OMLO: October 2018

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY

PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITING SERVICES AGREEMENT

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Agreement is made and entered into this _____ day of ________, 2024, by and between the City of California City, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of business at 21000 Hacienda Blvd., California City, CA 93505 ("City") and FundNation, a California LLC with its principal place of business at 5630 Venice Blvd, Suite 772, Los Angeles, CA 90019, a virtual address ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."

2. RECITALS.

2.1 Consultant.

Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional grant research and writing services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing professional grant research and writing services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.

2.2 Project.

City desires to engage Consultant to render such professional grant research and writing services.

These services aim to identify, apply for, and secure grant funding to support City's mission and goals, including expanding funding sources, improving digital presence, and offering educational workshops. ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.

3. TERMS.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional grant research and writing services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from August [ x], 2024 to July [ x], 2025, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.

3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.

3.2.0 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. Consultant retains the right to perform similar 2 OMLO: October 2018
or different services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any of its officials, officers, directors, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.

3.2.1 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.

3.2.2 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.2.3 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant at the request of the City. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows:

3.2.4 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Latisha Lamberth, Acting City Manager, or her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Work or change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Work or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.

3.2.5 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Megan Pater, or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative").

Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
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3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services.

Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.

3.2.8 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If Consultant performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.2.9 Insurance. The Consultant agrees to procure and maintain the following insurance coverage during the term of this Agreement:

3.2.10 General Liability Insurance: The Consultant shall maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance, providing coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury arising out of or in connection with the services provided under this Agreement, with a minimum coverage per occurrence.

3.2.11 Professional Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions): The Consultant shall maintain Professional Liability Insurance, covering claims arising out of negligence, errors, omissions, or wrongful acts committed in the performance of professional services under this Agreement, with a minimum coverage amount per occurrence.

3.2.12 Workers' Compensation Insurance: If the Consultant employs any personnel in the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by applicable state law, covering all such employees for work-related injuries or illnesses.

3.2.13 Non-Competition and Cooperative Engagement Clause: The Parties acknowledge and agree that their respective roles as grant-writing consultants to California City are complementary and intended to be cooperative rather than competitive. As such, the Parties shall collaborate in good faith to ensure the successful identification, application, and execution of grant opportunities for California City.

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The Parties agree to regularly communicate and coordinate their activities to avoid duplication of efforts and to maximize the effectiveness of the grant-seeking process. In the event of any potential overlap or conflict in responsibilities, the Parties shall promptly confer to resolve such issues in a manner that aligns with the best interests of California City.

Further, California City agrees to actively facilitate and enforce cooperation between the Parties, ensuring that both consultants are fully integrated into the grant-seeking process, with clear delineation of responsibilities to prevent any unnecessary competition or conflict." Fees and Payments.

3.2.14 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

3.2.15 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly invoice which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant. The invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the invoice. City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed and approved charges thereon. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein.

3.2.16 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "C" of this Agreement.

3.2.17 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City.

3.2.18 Rate Increases. In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section

3.1.2, the rate set forth in Exhibit “C” may be adjusted each year at the time of renewal as set forth in Exhibit “C.”

3.3 General Provisions.

3.3.1 Termination of Agreement.

3.3.1.1 Grounds for Termination: The City can terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time without cause by providing the Consultant with at least 30 days' written notice.

Upon termination, the Consultant will be paid for services that have been adequately provided up to the termination date, and no further compensation will be due. The Consultant cannot terminate this Agreement unless there is a valid cause.

3.3.1.2 Effect of Termination: If the Agreement is terminated, the City may require the Consultant to submit all completed or incomplete documents, data, and other materials related to the services provided under this Agreement. The Consultant must deliver these within 15 days of the City's request.
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3.3.1.3 Additional Services: If the Agreement is terminated, the City may seek similar services elsewhere. The City's ability to directly contract with the Consultant's associates or subcontractors is restricted until 2 years after the expiration of this Agreement. The City can hire an associate or subcontractor as a full-time, permanent employee after conducting a recruitment process and the associate or subcontractor has worked 960 hours for the City. For part-time employment, the associate or subcontractor must have also worked 960 hours, and the City must pay a 5% fee based on their annualized wages to the Consultant. If the City hires them through another agency, the City agrees to pay a 10% fee to the Consultant.

3.3.1.4 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

Consultant: Fund-Nation, LLC
5630 Venice Blvd, Suite 772,
Los Angeles, CA 90019
ATTN: Megan Pater, President & CEO
City: City of California City
21000 Hacienda Blvd.

California City, California 93505
ATTN: City Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address.

Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.3.2 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.

3.3.2.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement.

Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.

3.3.2.2 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services.

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generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.

3.3.2.3 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information. Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the Release Notice to give City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of the Objection Notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.

3.3.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

3.3.4 Attorney's Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney's fees and all other costs of such action.

3.3.5 Indemnification.

3.3.5.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, (collectively, “Claims’) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees and attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to Claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers.

3.3.5.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend, with counsel of City’s choosing and at Consultant’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all claims, suits, actions or other proceedings of every kind covered that may be brought or instituted against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents. Consultant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its directors, 7 OMLO: October 2018
officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Consultant shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such reimbursement shall include payment for City's attorney's fees and costs, including expert witness fees. Consultant shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.

3.3.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.

3.3.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Kern County.

3.3.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.3.9 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.

3.3.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.

3.3.11 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate, or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.

3.3.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.

3.3.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.3.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

3.3.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
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3.3.16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.3.17 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.3.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.3.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.3.20 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.3.21 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
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CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY Fund-Nation, LLC
By: By:

Latisha Lamberth
Acting City Manager
Megan Pater, President & CEO
ATTEST:

By:

Daryl Bentancur
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Victor Ponto
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"

SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. Grant Opportunity Research
• Collaborate with the Client and the existing grant writing consultants of the City to develop a strategic grant development plan.
• Conduct targeted research to identify state and local government grant opportunities. • Expand the search to include grants offered by national endowments, foundations, and corporations.

2. Proposal Development
• Assist in gathering and compiling necessary data and documentation for grant applications.
• Write persuasive and comprehensive grant proposals.
• Ensure applications comply with funders' guidelines and deadlines. • Proofread and edit final grant proposals before submission.

3. Post-Submission Support (Optional)
• Provide support, such as answering grant reviewer questions and addressing followup requirements.

4. Educational Workshops and Webinars
• Offer free educational workshops and webinars throughout the month at the Contractor's discretion.
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EXHIBIT "B"

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Month 1: August
• Focus: Planning and Retail Grants
• Activities: Identify retail grants, update existing proposals, and network with potential funders.

Month 2: September
• Focus: Bank Connections and Giving Tuesday Preparation • Activities: Engage with banks, plan Giving Tuesday, refresh social media, and increase community outreach.

Month 3: October
• Focus: Bank Deadlines and Strategic Alliances
• Activities: Submit bank grant applications, strengthen alliances, finalize Giving Tuesday strategy, and gather success stories.

Month 4: November
• Focus: Giving Tuesday and Annual Review
• Activities: Execute the Giving Tuesday campaign, review grant submissions, collect impact stories, and prepare annual reports.

Month 5: December
• Focus: Season of Major Gifts
• Activities: Target major gifts, utilize December grant strategies, engage with donors, and highlight successful projects.

Month 6: January
• Focus: Strategic Planning and Outreach
• Activities: Set clear grant goals, research potential grants, network, draft initial proposals, and organize documents.

Month 7: February
• Focus: Bank Grants
• Activities: Identify bank grants, submit applications, refine proposals, attend workshops, and monitor deadlines.

Month 8: March
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• Focus: Foundation Grants
• Activities: Identify foundations, customize applications, seek endorsements, review past applications, and engage with foundation representatives.

Months 9 to 11: April to June
• Focus: Diverse Opportunities and Federal Grants
• Activities: Research various grants, prepare federal applications, assemble a grant team, track applications, and seek feedback.

Month 12: July
• Focus: Community Initiatives and Local Grants
• Activities: Apply for local grants, engage with communities, highlight local impact, and participate in local events.

EXHIBIT "C"

COMPENSATION
In consideration of the services to be provided by the Consultant under this Agreement, California City agrees to compensate the Consultant as follows:

1. Sign-on Fee:
o A one-time, non-refundable sign-on fee of $3,500, payable upon execution of this Agreement and required to be received by the Consultant in order to commence services.
o This amount will be allocated towards the onboarding of California City as a new client, including but not limited to initial consultations, strategic planning, project setup, staff allocation, necessary software, and coordination with the existing grant-writing consultant.

2. Success Fee:
o A success fee of 6% of the total amount of grants secured by the Consultant for California City during the first year of this Agreement. o The success fee shall be calculated based on the gross amount of funds awarded and shall be payable to the Consultant within 15 days of California City’s receipt of the award letter or confirmation of a successful grant application.

In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rates set forth above may be increased each year at the time of renewal upon agreement by both parties.

ITEM NO. CB

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
September 10, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Water/Wastewater Master Plan Update 2023
BACKGROUND:

Water System Master Plan- California City completed its last master plan in 2002. Master planning is typically done in intervals of 20 years or longer. The Master Plan being presented was done to coincide with the evaluation of the water rate structure (Prop 218 process). Recommendations of the master plan are presented in the form of a 20-year capital improvement program. Implementation of the recommended projects in the Master Plan will provide the following benefits to customers in the service area:
• Reinforces the level of service.
o The City’s traditionally high level of service in supplying superior quality water and meeting customer requirements for pressure, volume and water quality and reliability would be reinforced.
 For example, Wells 3 and 10 are no longer functional. Because of this, the City only has four operational wells. The Master Plan recommends replacing these two wells to maintain water system reliability.
• Optimizes service delivery to customers.
o Additional storage tanks are recommended to better maintain pressure and supply throughout the City.
o Valves within the water system are recommended to be replaced on a regular schedule. • Provides a strategy for water main replacement.
o The City has traditionally replaced the existing ductile iron water mains when they break. Looking forward, the Master Plan recommends replacing five miles of pipeline every year with PVC pipe. This new approach will reduce the potential long-term cost of the distribution system replacement and water interruptions. • Drinking Water Regulatory Compliance
o Water quality must be maintained in the transmission and distribution systems. To maintain this function, the Master Plan recommends upgrades to the chlorination systems at the wells sites and the establishment of a state-mandated lead-service inventory.

Failure to implement the recommended projects and accompanying water rates could impact the City in the following ways:
• If the water supply (wells) are not maintained and the water distribution system is not maintained and infrastructure replaced, the City’s ability to serve existing water customers and the ability to serve new residential and commercial customers will be severely impacted. If the City cannot meet the water demands of the existing customers, the State will issue a moratorium on any growth within the City until additional water resources are constructed and brought online.
• If the City cannot adequately fund the water system, the State may put the water system into receivership. This means an outside entity will operate the water system. One of the first steps this outside entity would do is perform a rate study to adequately fund the water system.

Wastewater System Master Plan- California City completed its last master plan in 2002. Master planning is typically done in intervals of 20 years or longer. The Master Plan is to present the approach that has been used to reach decisions on wastewater treatment process selection, the current state of the treatment plant and collection system, and to introduce some future decisions that will be facility the wastewater system. To continue providing the level of service required by federal regulations and match the community's expectations, ongoing improvements to the wastewater system are necessary.

The Master Plan being presented was done to coincide with the evaluation of the sewer rate structure (Prop 218 process). Recommendations of the master plan are presented in the form a 20-year capital improvement program. Implementation of the recommended projects in the Master Plan will provide the following benefits to customers in the service area:
• Meeting the needs of the community.
o The existing treatment plant is capable of treating wastewater to the level required to comply with the existing discharge permit. However, the existing plant was constructed in 1993. Although the plant has been maintained adequately, it has reached the end of its useful life.
• The Master Plan recommends upgrading the headworks, upgrading the aeration ponds, and providing sludge dewatering. These improvements will maintain the reliability of the treatment plant.
• Provide sustainable effluent disposal.
o The existing treatment plant produces tertiary effluent that is pumped to the golf course.

The cost of producing the tertiary treated water is not being recovered. Additionally, the tertiary treatment system needs replacement. The estimated yearly cost to construct and maintain a new tertiary treatment system is $900,000/year. o The Master Plan recommends removal of tertiary treatment since the $900,000/year will not be recovered. Constructing additional percolation ponds and producing secondarily disinfected effluent in the recommended, cost-effective disposal option. • No large-scale expansion of the collection system.
o Currently, 34% of the City is on sewer. The remainder of the City is served by septic systems. The groundwater in the area is not currently impacted by septic systems (high nitrates or coliform). Additionally, the estimated cost to provide sewer service to the entire City is $156 million or $13,500 per single-family home. Until the City can obtain funding to offset these costs, any large-scale expansion of the collection system is not recommended.

Failure to implement the recommended projects and accompanying water rates could impact the City in the following ways:
• If the wastewater plant and collection system are not maintained and aging infrastructure replaced, the City’s ability to serve existing sewer customers and the ability to serve new residential and commercial customers will be severely impacted. If the City cannot meet the water demands of the existing customers, the Regional Water Quality Control Board will issue a moratorium on any growth within the City until the needed sewer system and treatment processes are upgraded or replaced.
• If aging infrastructure at the wastewater plant is not replaced, the effluent from the plant may not meet the discharge permit limitations set forth in the current WDR (Waste Discharge Requirements). Violations of the WDR can leave the City susceptible to up $50,000 per day per violation for violation of the Clean Water Act.
• If the City cannot adequately fund the sewer system, the State may put the sewer system into receivership. This means an outside entity will operate the sewer system. One of the first steps this outside entity would do is perform a rate study to adequately fund the sewer system.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached Water/Wastewater 2023 Master Plan Updates.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Water Master Plan Update 2023

2. Wastewater Master Plan Update 2023
FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact at this time.

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION:

N/A

FINAL REPORT
California City Wastewater Master Plan
March 2023
Prepared for
City of California City
21000 Hacienda Blvd
California City, CA 93505
California City Wastewater Master Plan i
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary ...................................................... 1

1.1 Goals and Purpose .................................................. 1

1.2 Overview of Wastewater System Analysis ............ 1

1.3 System Analyses Findings...................................... 2

1.4 Recommended Implementation Plan ..................... 4 2 Introduction................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Purpose ................................................................ 2-1

2.2 Objectives and Scope .......................................... 2-2

2.3 Underlying Regulatory Framework ..................... 2-3

2.3.1 Statewide Septic Systems Proposed Policy .............. 2-4

2.3.2 Region 6 Guidelines for Sewage Disposal from Land Developments 2-5

2.3.3 Anti-Degradation Policy Summary ............................. 2-5

2.4 Report Organization ............................................. 2-5

2.5 Abbreviations and Acronyms .............................. 2-6 3 Background and Study Area ...................................... 3-1

3.1 Study Area ............................................................ 3-1 4 Wastewater Flows ..................................................... 4-1

4.1 Wastewater Flow Projections Approach ............ 4-1

4.1.1 Key Assumptions for Flow Calculations .................... 4-1

4.2 Wastewater Flows ............................................... 4-3

4.3 Data Sources for Wastewater Flow Estimation . 4-4
5 Wastewater Hydraulic Model ..................................... 5-1

5.1 Existing System ................................................... 5-1

5.2 Model Building ..................................................... 5-1

5.2.1 Population Projections ............................................... 5-2 California City Wastewater Master Plan ii

5.2.2 Phasing ....................................................................... 5-2

5.3 Proposed Collection System Improvements ...... 5-2
6 Wastewater Treatment Plant Evaluation ................... 6-1

6.1 Headworks ........................................................... 6-1

6.2 Secondary Treatment .......................................... 6-1

6.3 Tertiary Treatment and Disposal ........................ 6-2

6.4 Environmental and Permitting ............................ 6-6

6.5 Recommended WWTP Improvements for California
City 6-6
7 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) .......................... 7-1

7.1 Cost Estimating Criteria ...................................... 7-1

7.1.1 Trunk Sewer Costs ..................................................... 7-1

7.1.2 Manholes Costs .......................................................... 7-3

7.1.3 Collector and Laterals Costs ..................................... 7-3

7.1.4 Trunk System Lift Stations ........................................ 7-3

7.1.5 Wastewater Treatment Facility ................................. 7-4 List of Figures
Figure 3-1 General Plan Land Use ............................................................................................. 3-2 Figure 5-1 Regional Map ............................................................................................................ 5-4 Figure 5-2 Proposed Lift Stations ................................................................................................ 5-5 Figure 6-1 Existing WWTP and Disposal Site ............................................................................. 6-3 Figure 6-2 Proposed WWTP Improvements ............................................................................... 6-4 Figure 6-3 Existing WWTP and Additional Disposal Area ........................................................... 6-5 List of Tables
Table 1-1 Collection System Demand Projections ......................................................................... 3 Table 1-2 Proposed WWTP Improvements and Costs ................................................................... 4 Table 2-1 List of Acronyms ......................................................................................................... 2-6 Table 4-1 Summary of Wastewater Flow Estimates .................................................................... 4-3 Table 4-2 Data Sources for Wastewater Flow Estimation ........................................................... 4-4 Table 5-1 DU’s Per Acre Based on Land Use ............................................................................. 5-2 Table 6-1 Proposed WWTP Improvements and Costs ................................................................ 6-7 Table 7-1 Sewer Trunk System Costs......................................................................................... 7-2 California City Wastewater Master Plan iii
California City Wastewater Master Plan Executive Summary - I 1 Executive Summary
The primary purpose of the Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP or Plan) is to develop a conceptual sewer collection and treatment system that could serve the City of California City (City) now and in the future.

1.1 Goals and Purpose
The Wastewater Master Plan is designed to identify and describe the potential facilities that would be required for the sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant. An expanded collection system would include the entire area of the City of California City. The main objectives of the Wastewater Master Plan study documented in this report are:  Estimate existing and future wastewater flows in the Study Area.  Develop a hydraulic model of the trunk-sewer system to identify future facilities that could be needed if the area was to be taken off the existing septic systems.  Prepare conceptual level planning costs for the wastewater collection system and treatment plant improvements identified.

Given the uncertainty of key data, it is important to note that this Plan is intended to be used as a general planning tool rather than a blueprint.

1.2 Overview of Wastewater System Analysis
The City of California City faces a number of issues with its sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant. Chief among these issues are concerns over existing treatment processes and accommodating future growth within the City.

Evaluating and analyzing the City’s facilities and their capabilities on a regular basis is important for continuing to provide adequate service to City residents. State and Federal law changes also necessitate re-evaluating previous projections and planning.

California City is located in the northern portion of Antelope Valley, in the southeastern portion of Kern County, or roughly 100 miles north of Los Angeles. The City of California City was incorporated in 1965, and the sewer system now serves over 1,300 customers. California City is the third-largest land area of any city in California, spanning 203.63 square miles. The largest customer of the City’s existing wastewater flow and treatment capacity is the nearby California City Correctional Facility prison.

The City’s existing treatment plant is permitted to treat 1.0 MGD average and peak flow of 2.0 MGD. The current waste discharge requirements (WDR) from the State that the treatment plant operates under was issued in 2000. Primary treatment consists of a headworks and two aeration basins. Secondary treatment is composed of two secondary clarifiers and a return activated sludge/waste activated sludge station. The treatment plants existing tertiary treatment is composed of a filter influent lift station, two cell flocculation chambers, four up-flow sand filtration units, and a chlorine gas disinfection chamber. Sludge is sent to 10 sand drying beds before being disposed of via landfill, with the City removing 49 tons of sludge in the year 2020.

The sanitary sewer collection system currently spans 43 miles of pipe.

California City Wastewater Master Plan Executive Summary - II As with the City’s population and services, much of the infrastructure that serves the residents of California City is also in the City’s main roads. The City and other reference sources were consulted in assembling data to conduct the analysis of the City for the implementation of a wastewater collection and treatment system. GIS Data obtained included land use, parcels, streets, digital contours, city boundaries, etc..

The data collected was reviewed within the context of wastewater production for the current, a future 5- to 10-year period and a 20-year period and ultimate populations expected to inhabit the City and its SOI. GIS data for land uses, City boundaries, streets and digital contour data were used to create sub-catchments, or drainage sub-basins. Given the elevation and characteristics of each sub-catchment, a representative sewer trunk pipeline alignment was chosen. These facilities were loaded with the wastewater generation factors derived and modeled for conveyance to the wastewater treatment and disposal.

The analysis also determined that due to the relatively flat geography in much of the City, sewage lift stations and force mains would be required in multiple locations to deliver this wastewater to the treatment facility. Several options were considered for the treatment plant including the development of facility staging strategies that would maximize the performance and cost effectiveness of long-term treatment and disposal options.

The wastewater system master plan concluded with the development of the potential capital improvement requirements that may be needed to provide a system-wide sewer system for the area at build-out.

1.3 System Analyses Findings
The existing sewer system encompasses the City’s collection system and treatment facilities.

Within the City, approximately 34 percent of the existing residences are connected to the City sewer system (1,100 units) and 66 percent (1,900 units) utilize onsite wastewater treatment and disposal (septic tanks and leach lines). Per the General Plan, the expected build out of the City would involve 11,578 EDUs (Equivalent Dwelling Units). An EDU is a source of wastewater which is equal to that produced by a typical single-family residence.

The following table estimates the average daily wastewater flows from residential users connected to the sewer system, estimated flows from current septic systems, a potential prison expansion of 1,512 beds in the next 10 to 20 years and the permitted WWTP capacity.

California City Wastewater Master Plan Executive Summary - III The following table estimates the average daily wastewater flows from residential users connected to the sewer system, estimated flows from current septic systems and the prison.

Table 1-1 Collection System Demand Projections
Scenario EDUs Residential Flow
(MGD @ 240
gpd/EDU)
Prison (MGD) Total Avg.

Flow (MGD)
Avg.

Permitted
Flow (MGD)
Existing
connections
1,100 0.264 0.303
(current)

0.567 1.0
Existing septic
units
1,900 0.456 0.303
(current)

1.023 1.0
City buildout 11,578 2.779 0.663 (current
+ expansion)

3.442 1.0
The estimated cost of the expansion of the collection system is $156.5 million (in 2022 dollars). At the City buildout of 11,578 EDUs, this would equate to $13,500 per EDU.

This does not include the cost to homeowners to abandon their septic system and connect to the collection system. This could cost an addition $3,000 to $4,000 per EDU.

Since it is unlikely that $156.5 million will be available to do the entire collection system at once, the alternative of spending $10 million per year for collection system improvements was evaluated. Assuming inflation at 3% and spending $10 million per year, the total cost would be $215.6. At the City buildout of 11,578 EDUs, this would equate to $18,620 per EDU, again not including the cost to abandon the septic system and connect to the collection system.

An important consideration of the treatment plant approach is the need to accommodate system phasing. The City faces a number of existing issues at its Wastewater Treatment Plant, along with the need to expand operation in order to accommodate growth, particularly from the future expansion at the prison. The existing plant is currently designed and permitted at 1.0 MGD average day flow; the plant currently treats roughly

0.65 MGD on average based on flow meter records. During peak days, the treatment facilities are reaching their treatment capacity. With an additional 0.3 to 0.66 MGD from a planned 1,512-bed expansion at the prison and 1.5 MGD from projected future flows within the community, the treatment plant needs to be upgraded to accommodate up to

3.5 MGD average flows, and 6.0 MGD peak flows.

California City Wastewater Master Plan Executive Summary - IV Table 1-2 Proposed WWTP Improvements and Costs
Facility Project Timeline Cost
WWTF Headworks Upgrade
(fine screens and grit
removal)
Immediate $1,000,000
WWTF Biolac Conversion of
Aeration Ponds
Immediate* $1,500,000
WWTF Additional 10-acre Disposal
Pond
Immediate* $3,500,000
(contractor
construction)
$1,000,000 (City staff
construction)
WWTF Secondary Disinfection &
Holding Tank (discharge to
pond)
Immediate* $1,000,000
WWTF Sludge Dewatering Screw
Press
5-10 years** $1,000,000
WWTF Demolition of Tertiary
Treatment Facilities
5-10 years** $150,000
TOTAL $5,650,000***
*The timeline on upgrading the WWTF capacity is dependent upon available capacity and the actual community buildout. As the prison expansion is projected to occur at least 10- 20 years in the future, the WWTF capacity will need to be expanded to meet at least that additional flow, and ideally to meet future flows.
**The tertiary treatment facility demo/upgrades are either/or options. For the purpose of calculating the total cost, the demolition of the existing facilities option was selected as the most economic option.
***Assuming City staff construction of 10-acre disposal pond.

As exemplified from this section of the Master Plan, should sewers be needed in California City, there are a number of alternative configurations and sewering strategies that may meet that need. Therefore, as future septic and wastewater evaluations are conducted and if the need for sewers is appropriate, additional implementation programs and costs should be developed to derive a suitable sewer system phasing plan for the California City community.

1.4 Recommended Implementation Plan
As shown, the infrastructure costs associated with a sewer system for the entire area to serve its build-out population are extremely high. Moreover, it is reasonably certain that many, many years will pass before this area would reach it’s built-out population.

Implementation should be based on the finding and analyses derived from future monitoring and management activities.

It is also recommended that the City continue to implement the Local Agency Management Plan (LAMP) to properly manage septic tanks by limiting loading rates as part of an integrated effort to protect groundwater quality. The elements of this Program are designed to provide mechanisms to reduce loading at the source before entering the groundwater system.

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2 Introduction
This Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP or Plan) was prepared by QK, Inc. for the City of California City (City). The main objective of the Plan is to consider the need for sewers, in comparison to the septic systems currently in use, and the improvements and expansion needed for the wastewater treatment plant.

2.1 Purpose
The City of California City faces a number of issues with its sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant. Chief among these issues are concerns over existing treatment processes and accommodating future growth within the City.

Evaluating and analyzing the City’s facilities and their capabilities on a regular basis is important for continuing to provide adequate service to City residents.

State and Federal law changes also necessitate re-evaluating previous projections and planning.

California City is located in the northern portion of Antelope Valley, in the southeastern portion of Kern County, or roughly 100 miles north of Los Angeles.

The City of California City was incorporated in 1965, and the sewer system now serves over 1,300 customers. California City is the third-largest land area of any city in California, spanning 203.63 square miles. The largest customer of the City’s existing wastewater flow and treatment capacity is the nearby California City Correctional Facility prison.

The City’s existing treatment plant is permitted to treat 1.0 MGD average and peak flow of 2.0 MGD. The current waste discharge requirements (WDR) from the State that the treatment plant operates under was issued in 2000. Primary treatment consists of a headworks and two aeration basins. Secondary treatment is composed of two secondary clarifiers and a return activated sludge/waste activated sludge station. The treatment plants existing tertiary treatment is composed of a filter influent lift station, two cell flocculation chambers, four up-flow sand filtration units, and a chlorine gas disinfection chamber. Sludge is sent to 10 sand drying beds before being disposed of via landfill, with the City removing 49 tons of sludge in the year 2020. The sanitary sewer collection system currently spans 43 miles of pipe.

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Within the City, approximately 34 percent of the existing residences are connected to the City sewer system (1,100 units) and 66 percent (1,900 units) utilize onsite wastewater treatment and disposal (septic tanks and leach lines). The expected build out of the City would involve 11, 578 EDUs (Equivalent Dwelling Units). An EDU is a source of wastewater which is equal to that produced by a typical single-family residence.

The existing wastewater treatment plant is near capacity and much of the equipment is near the end of its useful life (approximately 20 years). Upgrades to the WWTP would be needed to handle future growth and the expansion of the prison. The WWTP upgrades are discussed in a separate technical memorandum.

This WWMP incorporates the findings of the above and assesses the need for sewers and its implications as a wastewater treatment disposal alternative.

2.2 Objectives and Scope
This Wastewater Master Plan study is to identify and describe the facilities that would be required for expansion of the sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant to handle current and expected growth.

The main objectives of the Wastewater Master Plan study documented in this report are:
 Estimate existing and future wastewater flows in the Study Area.  Develop a hydraulic model of the City’s trunk- sewer system to identify future facilities that could be needed if the area was to be taken off the existing septic systems.  Prepare conceptual level planning costs for the wastewater system identified.

This Plan shall serve as a management and planning document that shall generally guide the actions of the City. It is important to note that this Plan is intended to be used as a general planning tool rather than a blueprint. Due to the uncertainty of growth, and other factors like groundwater quality, cost, etc. it will be necessary to update this Plan in the future to incorporate an increase in the influx of relevant data that affects the City and any proposed system.

The Scope of Work for this study includes the following tasks:
 Task 1: Data Collection and Review
 Task 2: Assessment of the Need for Sewers
 Task 3: Evaluation of Effluent Disposal Options
 Task 4: Evaluation of Necessary Treatment Processes
 Task 5: Wastewater System Model
 Task 6: Development of a Capital Improvement Program
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 Task 7: Recommended Implementation Plan
 Task 8: Master Plan Report

2.3 Underlying Regulatory Framework
The water quality regulations that aim to preserve water quality can be grouped into the following three levels:

1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water quality rules and regulations administered under the Clean Water Act, including the California Toxics Rule.

2. California Environmental Protection Agency and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) water quality policies, regulations, and statewide plans.

3. Water Board Basin Plan and Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR).

The main goal of these entities is to maintain water quality objectives to protect beneficial uses and to inhibit water quality degradation.

The WDR permit for the City of California City wastewater treatment plant was adopted in 2000. Treated wastewater from the California City WWTP is discharged to either onsite percolation ponds or Central Park Lake for use on the Tierra del Sol golf course under WDR order 6-00-94.

Effluent from the WWTP must meet a Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 30 day mean of 30 mg/L and a maximum concentration of 45 mg/L.

Biosolids generated at the WWTP are dried and disposed of in a landfill.

The RWQCB’s objective is to minimize the quantities of contaminants reaching any groundwater basin and maintain existing water quality where feasible. The Region 6 Basin Plan (Lahontan Region) has narrative groundwater quality objectives with respect to TDS, EC, nitrate, and other chemicals of concerns. In general, water quality objectives for groundwater are drinking water standards or the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs), as described below:
 Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64435, Tables 2, 3, and 4) as a result of human activity.  Ground waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain taste or odor-producing substances in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses as a result of human activity.
 Ground waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentration of coliform organisms in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15, Article 3.

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The Basin Plan also states that ideally the RWQCB's goal is to maintain the existing water quality of all non-degraded ground water basins. However, in most cases ground water that is pumped generally returns to the basin after use with an increase in mineral concentrations such as TDS, nitrate etc., that are picked up by water during its use. Under these circumstances, the RWQCB’s objective is to minimize the quantities of contaminants reaching any ground water basin. This could be achieved by establishing management practices for major discharges to land. Until the RWQCB can complete investigations for the establishment of management practices, the objective will be to maintain the existing water quality where feasible.

2.3.1 Statewide Septic Systems Proposed Policy
On June 5, 2012, SWRCB has released a new proposed policy to meet the legal mandate that requires the SWRCB to develop statewide regulations for septic systems. The California Water Code requires regulation of waste discharges that impair or threaten to impair surface water or groundwater quality. Septic tanks not properly sited, built, or maintained can pollute groundwater, surface water, and pose a direct threat to public health due to the release of bacteria and other pathogens.

This Policy was prepared in response to the California Legislature that passed Assembly Bill 885 (Wat. Code § 13290) in 2000 that requires the SWRCB to adopt regulations or standards for the operation of septic tanks. In 2008, SWRCB first released regulations. This proposed Policy is the result of multiple public workshops, comments received by stakeholders from all over the state, and collaboration with RWQCB staff and local government health representatives. The new proposed Policy relies extensively on Local County and city programs, currently in practice, to educate and regulate septic tank owners and operators about the impact that improperly operating septic tanks can pose to public health and water quality. This proposed statewide Policy is designed to ensure that surface waters and ground waters are not contaminated by septic systems and are safe for beneficial uses.

At the statewide level, it is estimated that the new proposed Policy will affect less than two percent of current septic systems (or Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, OWTS, as the term used to refer to septic systems or septic tanks in the Policy); thus, more than 98 percent of current OWTS owners will not need to make any changes to their septic systems. If an individual OWTS is currently in good operating condition, and it is not near a stream, river, or lake that the SWRCB has identified in the Policy as possibly contaminated with bacteria and/or nitrogen related compounds from OWTS, then this proposed Policy will have little or no effect on that property owner.

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2.3.2 Region 6 Guidelines for Sewage Disposal from Land Developments
According to the California City Local Agency Management Plan (LAMP) adopted in 2018, the minimum lot size of two dwelling units per acre is required for new developments in the region using on-site Septic tank systems. Several areas in the City appear to have an average gross lot size of less than two dwelling units per acre. Although these guidelines do not apply to the existing developments, they represent the regulatory standard indicating that the RWQCB considers high-density residential developments as high-risk areas.

2.3.3 Anti-Degradation Policy Summary
State Water Resources Control Board Resolution 68-16, known as the Anti-Degradation Policy, requires that the CRWQCB regulate the discharge of waste materials to maintain the high quality of waters of the state. Waste Discharge Requirements for facilities must ensure that beneficial uses of groundwater are not unreasonably affected. In addition, the facility must meet a standard of Best Practicable Treatment or Control (BPTC) for discharged wastes.

The “Statement of Policy with Respect to Maintaining High Quality of Waters in California,” known as the Antidegradation Policy, adopted in 1968, requires the continued maintenance of existing high-quality waters. It provides conditions under which a change in water quality is allowable. A change must:
 Be consistent with maximum benefit to the people of the State,  Not unreasonably affect present and anticipated potential beneficial uses of water, and  Not result in water quality less than that prescribed in water quality control plans or policies.

2.4 Report Organization
This Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP) is divided into six sections.  Section 1: Gives the introduction and purpose of this Wastewater Master Plan.  Section 2: Provides detailed description of the City of California City service area and projections related to population.  Section 3: Discusses historical and projected wastewater flows within the City limits.  Section 4: Presents the methods, inputs and findings of the hydraulic model and hydraulic modeling process.  Sections 5 and 6: Evaluates the hydraulic analysis and identifies collection and treatment facilities as well as discusses disposal options.  Section 7: Presents the summary and planning level costs associated with the District’s and City’s collection and treatment facilities for built-out conditions and potential implementation phasing considerations.

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2.5 Abbreviations and Acronyms
Table 2-1 below give a list of the acronyms used in this report.

Table 2-1 List of Acronyms
CIP Capital Improvement Program
City City of California City
DU Dwelling Unit
EDU Equivalent Dwelling Unit
ft Feet
GIS Geographic Information System
gpd Gallons Per Day
LAMP Local Agency Management Plan
LF Linear Foot
LS Lift Station
MGD Million Gallons Per Day
MG Million Gallon
mg/l Million Gallon Per Liter
OWTS Onsite Wastewater Treatment System
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TSS Total Suspended Solids
WWMP Wastewater Master Plan
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3 Background and Study Area
Section 2 presents a brief overview of the study area characteristics based on the previous studies and planning documents prepared in the California City area. Specifically, this section characterizes the local service area in relation to land use, current and future projected population, and service area water demands.

3.1 Study Area
California City is located in the northern portion of Antelope Valley, in the southeastern portion of Kern County, or roughly 100 miles north of Los Angeles. The City of California City was incorporated in 1965, and the sewer system now serves over 1,300 customers.

California City is the third-largest land area of any city in California, spanning 203.63 square miles. The largest customer of the City’s existing wastewater flow and treatment capacity is the nearby California City Correctional Facility prison.

Within the City, approximately 34 percent of the existing residences are connected to the City sewer system (1,100 units) and 66 percent (1,900 units) utilize onsite wastewater treatment and disposal (septic tanks and leach lines). The expected build out of the City would involve 11,578 EDUs (Equivalent Dwelling Units). An EDU is a source of wastewater which is equal to that produced by a typical single-family residence.

Figure 3-1 shows the City’s total percentage of land area occupied by specific land uses.

As can be seen in the figure, Land Use categories with similar characteristics are grouped together for planning purposes. For example, land use categories such as General Commercial, Mixed Use Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial etc. are lumped into a single Commercial land use category. These consolidated land use categories are used for estimating projected water demands for the District’s service area.

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Figure 3-1
General Plan Land Use
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4 Wastewater Flows
Evaluation of the wastewater flows is a fundamental element in evaluating the infrastructure requirements for the project area. Based on the historic sewer discharge flow data, population and land use projections, General Plan preferred expansion and GIS areal coverage’s, wastewater loadings were calculated for the three planning scenarios discussed in Section 3. This Section describes the evaluation of the wastewater flows for the area and describes the data sources used for the development of these wastewater loading factors.

4.1 Wastewater Flow Projections Approach
As discussed in Section 3, the general approach used in the WWMP for the evaluation of the wastewater loading rates was primarily based on two scenarios i.e. Current and Build-out (worst case scenario).

For the calculation of the wastewater loadings, residential wastewater flow projections are based on population and per-capita unit flow factors.

4.1.1 Key Assumptions for Flow Calculations
The following main assumptions were made for the calculations of the wastewater flows for the current and the build-out conditions:

4.1.1.1 Per Capita Water Demand for Current and Build-out Scenario The existing sewer system encompasses the City’s collection system and treatment facilities. Within the City, approximately 34 percent of the existing residences are connected to the City sewer system (1,100 units) and 66 percent (1,900 units) utilize onsite wastewater treatment and disposal (septic tanks and leach lines). Per the General Plan, the expected build out of the City would involve 11, 578 EDUs (Equivalent Dwelling Units). An EDU is a source of wastewater which is equal to that produced by a typical single-family residence (240 gpd/EDU).

The following table estimates the average daily wastewater flows from residential users connected to the sewer system, estimated flows from current septic systems, a potential prison expansion of 1,512 beds in the next 10 to 20 years and the permitted WWTP capacity.

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The current WWTP has the capacity to handle the flow from the existing connected users.

The current WWTP could not handle the flow if all existing septic systems connected to the sewer system. The existing WWTP could not handle the flow from a prison expansion.

The existing WWTP is nearing capacity and much of the equipment is near the end of its useful life (approximately 20 years). Upgrades to the WWTP would be needed to handle future growth and the expansion of the prison.

Details of the wastewater collection system evaluation are contained in a separate memorandum.

The evaluation of the WWTP will consider the following scenarios:
 Improvements to WWTP to adequately treat currently sewered areas.  Expansion of the WWTP to serve currently sewered areas plus existing septic systems.  Expansion to treat build out of the City, including 1,512-bed expansion of the prison.

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4.2 Wastewater Flows
Using the approach described above, wastewater flows were calculated for current and buildout conditions. These values were then used for the allocation of demands for various sub catchments in the hydraulic model to analyze the system. Table 4-1 below shows the summary of the population projections, per capita water and wastewater use, wastewater flow etc. for the current, 2040 and build-out conditions.

Table 4-1 Summary of Wastewater Flow Estimates
Scenario EDUs Residential Flow
(MGD @ 240
gpd/EDU)
Prison (MGD) Total Flow
(MGD)
WWTP
Permitted
Capacity
(MGD)
Existing
connections
1,100 0.264 0.303
(current)

0.567 1.0
Existing septic
units connecting
to the WWTP
1,900 0.456 0.303
(current)

1.023 1.0
City buildout 11,578 2.779 0.663 (current
+ 1,512 bed
expansion)

3.442 1.0
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4.3 Data Sources for Wastewater Flow Estimation
The main sources of land use and flow data available for use in estimating wastewater flows are listed in Table 4-2. The table provides a brief description of each data source, its description, format, and use. Details on how each of these data sources was used are covered in subsequent sections of this chapter.

Table 4-2 Data Sources for Wastewater Flow Estimation
Data Description
Data
Format Used for Calculating
Land Use and
Parcel Data
Land Use element by Parcel GIS
Shapefile
Expected water use on
a per parcel basis
Digital Elevation
Model (DEM)
City Boundaries
Sewer Loading
Sub-catchment
Boundaries
Elevation data for the City
and surrounding areas
City of California City
Boundaries
Boundaries of sewer subcatchment loading
Calculations of per dwelling
GIS
Shapefile
GIS
Shapefile
GIS
Shapefile
Model required pipeline
elevations
Extents of parcels that
influence expected
sewer loading in City
Loading at Sewer subcatchment boundaries
Sewer Loading
Factors
unit water use (residential)
and per acre water use (nonresidential)
Excel Loading at sewer subcatchments
Population Data
Housing/Land Use
Inventory/Parcel
Current population and
projections of future
population
Data pertaining to zoned land
uses and parcel shapes,
Excel
SHP
Estimation of
wastewater flow based
on per capita water use
Categorize production
of wastewater flow. sizes and locations.

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5 Wastewater Hydraulic Model
Hydraulic distribution models are frequently used for the planning, design and operational management of wastewater collection systems. In order to evaluate wastewater system hydraulics, computerized modeling software using complex mathematical equations are used.

These models serve as tools to identify potential deficiencies in the system, size future facilities and develop long range planning studies. This section describes development of the hydraulic model of the proposed wastewater system. As described above, the hydraulic model is the primary analytical tool used to determine pipe sizing, and flow distribution.

5.1 Existing System
The City's existing wastewater collection system is depicted on Figure 5 in the previous chapter. The system is composed of vitrified clay pipe (VCP) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe, with concrete manholes. The existing system is in good condition, requiring no major repairs at this time. Sewage flows by gravity to the treatment plant, at which point it is pumped to enter the treatment facilities. The "backbone" components of the system are composed of 15", 12" and 10" pipe at depths of 10 to 20 feet.

5.2 Model Building
Future, master plan, flow rates were determined using residential equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) based on land use. Flow rates from EDU's were based on the following assumptions:

Average flow rate per capita = 80 gallons per day
Number of residents per dwelling unit = 3
Average flow rate per EDU= 240 gallons per day
1 Table 2-6, Average wastewater flows from residential sources, Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. 4th Edition, (2002).

EDU's are calculated by directly measuring acreages from the current land use map and multiplying those areas by the assigned practical densities in EDU's. For non-residential land uses, EDU's per acre are determined from assumed sewer loads per acre divided by 240 gpd.

The resulting EDU's per acre for each land use within the study area are:

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Table 5-1 DU’s Per Acre Based on Land Use
Land Use Description Practical
Density
(EDU's per acre)
R-1 Medium Density Residential 6
R-2 Medium Low Density Residential 4
R-3 Low Density Residential 2
RM 1/2 High Density Residential 6
C1/2/3/4/5/ and G Commercial and Government 18
M1 Light Manufacturing 3
M2 Heavy Industrial 30
O/RA Open Space Recreational 0

5.2.1 Population Projections
Population projections were utilized to determine future sewer capacity demands in the year 2040. An average growth rate of three- and one-half percent was assumed.

It should, however, be recognized that growth in the study area will not occur uniformly in each service area; that, as a result of this non-uniformity, wastewater flows and pipe capacity utilization for the year 2020 horizon are only theoretical. The pipe system must be sized for buildout populations in each service area and for the study area as a whole.

5.2.2 Phasing
The proposed master plan has been prepared to accommodate the following phasing.

The master plan has been designed to serve three geographic areas - the northern, central and southern parts of the "first community" - so that construction timing in each area can be independently phased.

The master plan is designed to forecast potential construction needs for the year 2020, for buildout of the study area (the "first community"), to accommodate potential industrial growth and, to a limited degree, to accommodate growth in areas bordering the study area.

5.3 Proposed Collection System Improvements
There are sewers which display significant "excess" capacity at buildout. Such apparent excess capacity in most cases reflects the fact that the next smaller pipe size will not carry the design flow. In other cases allowance has been made for unanticipated slightly greater industrial flows (in the north service area) or for incremental flows from areas bordering the study area. It is worthy of note that the cost increment of a pipe one size larger than that which might minimally carry design flows is not significant compared to the cost of any required replacement or parallel pipes.

Figure 5-1 shows the relief sewers necessary, supplemental to the master-planned trunk sewer system, to correct existing pipe-size deficiencies. The figure also shows existing sewer mains and the master plan trunk sewers.

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There are several areas in the northeast portion of the study area, and one small area in the southeast corner of the study area, that cannot economically be served by gravity sewerage. (See Figure 5-2.) Lift station costs for these areas are included in Chapter 7.

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Figure 5-1
Regional Map
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Figure 5-2
Proposed Lift Stations
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6 Wastewater Treatment Plant Evaluation
The City faces a number of existing issues at its Wastewater Treatment Plant, along with the need to expand operation in order to accommodate growth, particularly from the future expansion at the prison. The existing plant is currently designed and permitted at 1.0 MGD average day flow; the plant currently treats roughly 0.65 MGD on average based on flow meter records. During peak days, the treatment facilities are reaching their treatment capacity.

With an additional 0.3 to 0.66 MGD from a planned 1,512-bed expansion at the prison and 1.5 MGD from projected future flows within the community, the treatment plant needs to be upgraded to accommodate up to 3.5 MGD average flows, and 6.0 MGD peak flows.

The evaluation of the WWTP will consider the following scenarios:
 Improvements to WWTP to adequately treat currently sewered areas.  Expansion of the WWTP to serve currently sewered areas plus existing septic systems.
 Expansion to treat build out of the City, including 1,512-bed expansion of the prison.

6.1 Headworks
Influent Pumps
The existing influent pumps and wet well are undersized to handle the projected future flows and will need to be upgraded to accommodate future flows (Figure 6-2). It will need immediate upgrade to handle just existing flows and should be upgraded to handle future flow. The City is currently in the process of replacing the influent pumps (rated at 1.5 mgd).

Grit Chamber
Install a vortex grit chamber in the headworks to lessen grit into the downstream processes.

6.2 Secondary Treatment
Aeration
There are currently two aerated ponds. Aeration is accomplished via two 40 HP surface aerators in each pond. Each pond discharges to a single dedicated clarifier (Figure 6-2). The surface aerators are not efficient and are difficult to maintain. Additionally, the surface aerators are nearing the end of their useful life.

Alternatives: extended aeration (Pond Based – Biolac), extended aeration (Oxidation Ditch), rotating fixed film/activated sludge (STM-Aerotor), Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) California City Wastewater Master Plan Page 6-2
Clarifiers
Both secondary clarifiers and aeration basins will need improvement/expansion to accommodate future flows; the City has purchased additional land around the existing wastewater treatment facility and so has the option of constructing additional aeration ponds and clarifiers (Figure 6-2). The current clarifiers are currently being rebuilt. Further clarifier improvements will be needed if average plant flow exceeds 1.5 mgd.

Alternatives: additional clarifiers to handle additional future flow.

RAS/WAS Pumps
Alternatives: Cover pump area, upgrade/replace pumps.

6.3 Tertiary Treatment and Disposal
Tertiary Treatment Filter Influent Pumps
The existing filter influent pumps are undersized. The current pumps are rated at 1,000 gpm.

The original design for the plant upgrades called for 2,000 gpm pumps. The current filter influent pumps are a bottleneck in the treatment process.

Effluent Disposal
The City currently has tertiary treatment facilities that are used to generate recycled water for use in sending water to a golf course pond (Figure 6-1). As it stands, the existing chlorine treatment facilities are at the end of their useful life, and expensive to operate/maintain when the golf course does not pay the City for this water in any capacity. In order to continue tertiary treatment, the City could construct new tertiary filters (MBR, disc filters, or multimedia filtration) and UV treatment processes (to replace the chlorine gas addition and contact basin), totaling over $2,000,000 in initial cost along with continued operation and maintenance (O&M) costs with no revenue generated for the City from the recycled water.

The second option considered was secondary disinfection of the effluent, with construction of a hypochlorite disinfection feed system, a new pump station, and a 250,000-gallon storage tank.

This recycled water would only be suitable for use in dust control for construction, with contractors paying for its usage. The remaining effluent would be disposed of in the onsite percolation ponds. To facilitate this, an additional 10-acre disposal pond would need to be constructed (Figure 6-3). The estimated cost for the hypochlorite disinfection system and 10- acre pond constructed by City staff is $2,000,000.

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Figure 6-1
Existing WWTP and Disposal Site
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Figure 6-2
Proposed WWTP Improvements
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Figure 6-3
Existing WWTP and Additional Disposal Area
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6.4 Environmental and Permitting
CEQA analysis
It is assumed that any changes to the WWTP would require that an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) be the appropriate level of environmental analysis. A IS/MND will need to be supported by several technical studies. The IS/MND will need to include an introduction chapter that provides an overview of the Project, a brief discussion of why environmental documentation for the Project is required under CEQA, the scope of the IS/MND.

The IS/MND will also have a chapter that includes a Project description with, at a minimum, a vicinity, Project location, and site plan map. This chapter will also include the CEQA IS Checklist (Appendix G of the CEQA 2020 Guidelines). As required by CEQA, the administrative IS/MND will include a chapter that lists the preparers of the document, a cover page, table of contents, list of figures, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, the mailing list, Notice of Completion, and references as part of the document.

The City would prepare the Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and provide the appropriate newspaper with the required advertisement. The City will reproduce and distribute the IS/MND to the State Clearinghouse and all responsible/trustee agencies and interested parties for public comment.

Permitting
A new/updated Report of Waste Discharge would need to be filed with California Regional Water Quality Control Board. This would be submitted to have the Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) reflect any WWTP process changes or upgrades.

The State is implementing nitrate effluent limitations of 10 mg/L on WWTPs in areas where the groundwater is impacted by nitrates. The aquifer in the area of California City is not currently considered impacted for nitrates by the State. However, any time a WDR is being modified, the State may add additional requirements. Conversations with the State should happen once a definitive list of projects is determined.

6.5 Recommended WWTP Improvements for California City
A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a short-range plan, usually four to 10 years which identifies capital projects and equipment purchases, provides a planning schedule, and identifies financing options for the plan. The Master Plan provides recommendations for projects that address existing needs as well as improvements anticipated to support development in the City. The City can then use this data to make informed decisions about project priority, funding, and timelines to establish a CIP. The CIP projects determined from this report, with initial costs estimates, are listed below:

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Table 6-1 Proposed WWTP Improvements and Costs
Facility Project Timeline Cost
WWTF Headworks Upgrade
(fine screens and grit
removal)
Immediate $1,000,000
WWTF Biolac Conversion of
Aeration Ponds
Immediate* $1,500,000
WWTF Additional 10-acre Disposal
Pond
Immediate* $3,500,000
(contractor
construction)
$1,000,000 (City staff
construction)
WWTF Secondary Disinfection &
Holding Tank (discharge to
pond)
Immediate* $1,000,000
WWTF Sludge Dewatering Screw
Press
5-10 years** $1,000,000
WWTF Demolition of Tertiary
Treatment Facilities
5-10 years** $150,000
TOTAL $5,650,000***
*The timeline on upgrading the WWTF capacity is dependent upon available capacity and the actual community buildout. As the prison expansion is projected to occur at least 10-20 years in the future, the WWTF capacity will need to be expanded to meet at least that additional flow, and ideally to meet future flows.
**The tertiary treatment facility demo/upgrades are either/or options. For the purpose of calculating the total cost, the demolition of the existing facilities option was selected as the most economic option.
***Assuming City staff construction of 10-acre disposal pond.

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7 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
This section includes a summary of the potential capital costs for the improvements to the wastewater treatment plant and infrastructure of the trunk- sewer wastewater system derived to meet a build-out scenario for California City. The system includes the modeled system backbone, wastewater treatment facility, major laterals and lift stations as discussed in Section 5 and Section 6.

7.1 Cost Estimating Criteria
Capital costs were developed for the potential build-out sewer trunk system, trunk system facilities, wastewater treatment facility based on Class 5 conceptual stage design concepts and with the guidance of recent regional project experience, vendor quotes and cost estimating reference standards. Costs presented herein are considered to be conceptual level planning costs and should not be used for design purposes. This following section summarizes the methodology used to develop the base cost criteria for developing preliminary opinions of probable capital costs for the capital improvement projects. All costs presented in this section have been adjusted to an Engineering News Record (ENR) construction cost index, which represents the average 2020 ENR cost index for the Los Angeles Area.

Total project costs include a summation of all construction materials costs, engineering, management costs, taxes and standard overhead and profit margins. Soft costs (engineer, project administration and construction management) were estimated to be 25% of the construction cost for system facilities. Taxes on materials were estimated to be 7.75% and Contractor overhead and profit were estimated to be 15%.

7.1.1 Trunk Sewer Costs
The estimated cost of the expansion of the collection system is $156.5 million (in 2022 dollars).

At the City buildout of 11,578 EDUs, this would equate to $13,500 per EDU. This does not include the cost to homeowners to abandon their septic system and connect to the collection system. This could cost an addition $3,000 to $4,000 per EDU.

Since it is unlikely that $156.5 million will be available to do the entire collection system at once, the alternative of spending $10 million per year for collection system improvements was evaluated. Assuming inflation at 3% and spending $10 million per year, the total cost would be $215.6. At the City buildout of 11,578 EDUs, this would equate to $18,620 per EDU, again not including the cost to abandon the septic system and connect to the collection system.

The collection system expansion would be eligible for State Revolving Fund (SRF) or potentially grant funding. Currently, the groundwater in the area is not impacted for nitrates (a sign of failing septic systems). The lack of groundwater impacts will not likely rank expansion of the sewer system highly compared to other projects for SRF funding.

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Table 7-1 Sewer Trunk System Costs Master Planned Trunk Sewers Relief Sewers Collection Sewers 2022 2022 2022 Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total 8-inch sewer 5400 LF $50.00 $270,000.00 8-inch sewer 8400 LF $50.00 $420,000.00 8-inch sewer 872000 LF $50.00 $43,600,000.00 10-inch sewer 14600 LF $60.00 $876,000.00 10-inch sewer 3900 LF $60.00 $234,000.00 10-inch sewer 0 LF $60.00 $0.00 12-inch sewer 15800 LF $75.00 $1,185,000.00 12-inch sewer 0 LF $75.00 $0.00 12-inch sewer 0 LF $75.00 $0.00 15-inch sewer 31000 LF $90.00 $2,790,000.00 15-inch sewer 20800 LF $90.00 $1,872,000.00 15-inch sewer 0 LF $90.00 $0.00 18-inch sewer 16100 LF $120.00 $1,932,000.00 21-inch sewer 12300 LF $135.00 $1,660,500.00 18-inch sewer 0 LF $120.00 $0.00 24-inch sewer 5700 LF $155.00 $883,500.00 24-inch sewer 0 LF $155.00 $0.00 24-inch sewer 0 LF $155.00 $0.00 27-inch sewer 15000 LF $165.00 $2,475,000.00 27-inch sewer 0 LF $165.00 $0.00 27-inch sewer 0 LF $165.00 $0.00 Manholes 259 EA $4,500.00 $1,165,500.00 Manholes 114 EA $4,500.00 $513,000.00 Manholes 2180 EA $4,500.00 $9,810,000.00 Total 11,577,000.00 $ Subtotal 4,699,500.00 $ Total $53,410,000 Contingency (15%) 1,736,550.00 $ Contingency (15%) 704,925.00 $ Contingency (15%) $8,011,500 Subtotal 13,313,550.00 $ Subtotal 5,404,425.00 $ Subtotal $61,421,500 ELAC (20%) 2,662,710.00 $ ELAC (20%) 1,080,885.00 $ ELAC (20%) $12,284,300 TOTAL 15,976,260.00 $ TOTAL 6,485,310.00 $ TOTAL $73,705,800 California City Wastewater Master Plan Page 7-3
Table 7-1, in the following sections, shows the summary of the total cost for both the gravity sewers and the force mains for the trunk sewer and the major laterals evaluated for the system.

7.1.2 Manholes Costs
For the purpose of estimating on a per linear foot basis, manholes were added to the cost of the pipes. Manholes were assumed to be placed every 500 feet, as per the planning criteria, on the pipelines and for the purpose of estimating were assumed to be between 6 and 10 feet deep based on the size of the pipe. Table 7-1, in the following sections, shows the summary of the trunk sewer pipeline costs which includes the total cost for the manholes evaluated.

7.1.3 Collector and Laterals Costs
Generating a complete CIP also required that there be costs associated with a collector system for local areas within the city that drain to the trunk system. Due to the level of complexity and the intricacy of planning and design that go into this system it was unrealistic to estimate the quantity of collectors required. The cost for the collector and lateral pipelines was calculated on a standard 8-inch pipeline unit cost. This is shown to be a realistic estimate based on previous experience and studies in other parts of the region. Table 7-1, in the following sections, shows the summary of the total cost for the collector pipelines.

7.1.4 Trunk System Lift Stations
Conceptual estimates of trunk system lift station costs were also developed based on anticipated lift station sizes and flows. Lift stations were sized to handle peak flows modeled through the section of trunk being served. Lift stations were estimated based off of total estimated completion cost with phasing not taken into account.

Note that as the system was modeled for ultimate build-out flows, many of these facilities may not be needed for years because the area would not reach its build-out population. For example, lift stations in earlier phases may not require that they be completed because the full flows to be served by those lift stations will not be expected for several years. Costs associated with intermediate time frame have not been evaluated as scope of this project and should be evaluated as part of a feasibility study in future. The basic purpose for the CIP cost estimation for this study is to get an idea of how much the City will need to spend if it looks at the option of building a wastewater collection system in accordance with its General Plan growth and land use trends and if it would be realistic to spend a huge amount of capital to construct a collection system to treat the areas wastewater.

List station costs for the area lift station facilities are provided in Table 7-1.

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7.1.5 Wastewater Treatment Facility
As discussed in Section 6, the wastewater treatment facility for California City is projected to initially be designed with a Biolac process and chlorinated secondary effluent. The estimated cost of this facility is approximately $5.65 million dollars.

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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................. ES-3 Project Overview ............................................................................................................................................ ES-3 Background ...................................................................................................................................................... ES-3 Population and Water Demand Projections ........................................................................................ ES-4 Hydraulic Water Model and Results ....................................................................................................... ES-5 Water Quality and Water Conservation ................................................................................................ ES-5 Capital Improvement Program ................................................................................................................. ES-5 SECTION 1 - Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 - Background ............................................................................................................................................... 1-1 SECTION 2 - Planning Area Characteristics ....................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 - Population .................................................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 - Study Area .................................................................................................................................................. 2-2

2.3 - Land Use ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-4 SECTION 3 - Existing Water System ..................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 - Existing Water Supply ........................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 - Existing Distribution System .............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.3 - Existing Water Storage Capacity ....................................................................................................... 3-2 SECTION 4 - Water System Evaluation ................................................................................................ 4-4

4.1 - Historical and Existing Water Demands ........................................................................................ 4-4

4.2 - Water Peaking Factors and Demand Scenarios........................................................................... 4-4

4.2.1 - Average Day Demand (ADD) ............................................................................................ 4-4

4.2.2 - Maximum Day Demand (MDD)........................................................................................ 4-4

4.2.3 - Peak Hour Demand (PHD) ................................................................................................. 4-5

4.2.4 - Per Capita Calculations ....................................................................................................... 4-5

4.3 - Fire Flow Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 4-6

4.4 - Future Water Demands ........................................................................................................................ 4-6

4.5 - Current System Comparison to California Waterworks Standards ..................................... 4-7

4.6 - Future System (2045) Comparison to California Waterworks Standards ....................... 4-8

4.6.1 - Assumptions Regarding Future System Demands ................................................... 4-8 SECTION 5 - Hydraulic Model Development ..................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 - Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 - Assumptions .............................................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.3 - Data Collection and Validation ........................................................................................................... 5-2 Executive Summary

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5.4 - Elements of the Hydraulic Model ...................................................................................................... 5-2 SECTION 6 - Water Supply and Conservation ................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 - Water Supply ............................................................................................................................................ 6-1

6.2 - Water Conservation ............................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.3 - Continued Use of Water Meters ......................................................................................................... 6-1

6.4 - Xeriscape Landscaping, New Residences ...................................................................................... 6-1

6.5 - Miscellaneous Water Conservation Measures ............................................................................. 6-2 SECTION 7 - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) .......................................................................... 7-3

7.1 - The Importance of a CIP ....................................................................................................................... 7-3

7.1.1 - Cost Estimate Methodology .............................................................................................. 7-3

7.1.2 - Construction Cost Index ..................................................................................................... 7-4

7.1.3 - Construction Cost Contingencies .................................................................................... 7-4

7.2 - Capital Improvement Projects ........................................................................................................... 7-4

7.2.1 - Near-term Needs ................................................................................................................... 7-4

7.2.2 - Long-term Needs ................................................................................................................... 7-7

7.3 - Construction Costs .................................................................................................................................. 7-9 SECTION 8 - Conclusions and Recommendations ............................................................................ 8-1 List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Study Area ...................................................................................................................................... 2-3 Figure 2-2 California City General Plan Land Use Designations ..................................................... 2-5 Figure 3-1 City of California City Wells and Elevated Storage Tanks ........................................... 3-3 List of Tables
Table ES-1 Demands for Potable and Raw Water (gal) .................................................................. ES-4 Table ES-2 Well Capacity ............................................................................................................................ ES-4 Table 2-1 Projected Population ................................................................................................................... 2-1 Table 2-2 Land Use from General Plan ..................................................................................................... 2-4 Table 3-1 City of California City Well Production (2020) ................................................................. 3-1 Table 4-1 Existing Water Demand Scenarios ......................................................................................... 4-5 Table 4-2 Water Demand per Capita per Day for Other Water Providers .................................. 4-6 Table 4-3 Project Population and Water Demand Projections to Year 2045 ............................ 4-7 Table 4-4 Projected Capacities, Demands, and Storage Volumes for Year 2040 ..................... 4-9 Table 6-1 Land Use Acreages and Loading Rates ................................................................................. 5-2 Table 6-1 Typical Household Water Usage ............................................................................................. 6-3 Table 7-1 Current CIP ...................................................................................................................................... 7-5 Table 7-2 Near-Term and Long-Term CIP ............................................................................................... 7-8 Executive Summary

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of California City has recently faced some very challenging times with its water system. Numerous issues have come to light in recent years including meeting the needs of the community, pipe breaks, and planning for the continued orderly growth of the City.

Providing a reliable and quality drinking water system in California in the recent years has required many similar communities in the region to review and upgrade their systems to meet the standards required by the California Waterworks Standards (CWS) analysis criteria taken from Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. In many cases, water providers have had to adapt through either treatment or development of new water sources to meet the water quality requirements and water demands.

The following executive summary presents an overview of this Water System Master Plan (WSMP).

Project Overview
The City is now undertaking the task of updating the 2002 WSMP to reflect current conditions, as well as plan for future growth to year 2045. The 2020 WSMP provides the City of California City with a tool for planning its water system through the year 2045. The WSMP accommodates the growth within the Urban Development Boundary in the General Plan. The plan will also include discussion of the following items:

1. Evaluation of Existing Water System;

2. Establishment of Existing and Future Water Demand Scenarios;

3. Identification of Deficiencies and Operational Enhancements; and a

4. Capital Improvement Program.

Background
California City is located in southeastern Kern County in the SWRCB (State Water Resources Control Board) South Lahontan Region, approximately 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles and 70 miles southeast of Bakersfield. California City is the third geographically largest city in California with an area of 203.4 square miles. The City is near Highway 58 and Highway 14, which links the City to the other parts of the state. The City utilizes three water sources, extraction of groundwater from aquifers surrounding the community using wells, surface water purchased from AVEK (Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency) and recycled water from WWTP (wastewater treatment plant) effluent in the summer months for golf course irrigation, during winter months once storage basins are full, a percentage, around 1% or 2.2 MG is diverted to WWTP percolation ponds. The City of California City started providing service to the City since 1960, and now serving approximately 4,600 units. The City`s existing ground water system includes six wells, all with chlorination treatment facilities and hydropneumatic storage tanks, and approximately 313 miles of water main lines in its existing distribution system. The system also incorporates five above ground storage reservoirs totaling 5.85 MG.

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Almost all the water from the wells is pumped directly to a series of water storage tanks northeast of the City. These tanks then feed the water distribution system.

As stated in WSMP 2002 the major deficiency in the existing water system is the integrity of steel water mains, which many of them replaced since then but still is a big problem. These mains, constructed originally in the early 1970`s of used uncoated steel, are severely corroded and prone to leak.

Population and Water Demand Projections
The 2020 population served is estimated to be 15,333. The estimated 2045 population is 22,247. This is an increase of 6,914 or 45.09%. To determine the 2020 water demand, it is assumed the water demand will increase proportional to the population. Table ES-1 summarizes the 2020 and 2045 population and associated water demands.

Table ES-1
Demands for Potable and Raw Water (gal)
2020 2045
Population 15,333 22,247
ADD 3,222,551 4,675,673
MDD 4,833,827 7,013,509
PHD 5,035 7,306
The City’s wells are estimated to provide 1,116 million gallons per year (2,123 gpm) based upon 85% of the maximum pumping capacity of the current wells based on a 2018 pump test conducted at all well sites and with the highest producing well offline (see Table ES-2). The table below deliberately excludes any AVEK water contribution.

Table ES-2
Well Capacity
Well # Source Capacity
(gpm)
2 710
10 478
14 570
15 800
16 740
TOTAL 3,298
FIRM 2,123
Well #3 not included since it`s used
for emergency only.

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Hydraulic Water Model and Results
The software used to analyze the City of California City water system is WaterCAD by Bentley Systems. WaterCAD is a modeling tool that helps engineers design and analyze complex pressurized piping systems. WaterCAD enables the user to create and compare multiple demand scenarios for the water system that are based on proposed improvements, population growth, and as defined by the CWS.

Using the model and basic numerical comparisons, several deficiencies were identified in the existing and future systems. Some of the deficiencies should be addressed as soon as possible while others can be done in the future.
 Existing System Well Capacity – The existing system does have adequate ground water source capacity to supply the existing Maximum Day Demand (MDD).  Existing System Storage – The existing system currently uses five water storage tanks to supply additional capacity and to help balance pressures in the system. The tank capacity is sufficient on its own to supply existing Peak Hour Demand and Fire Flow requirements.
 Future System Well Capacity – The future system does not have adequate capacity to supply the projected Maximum Day Demand. It is recommended that one or more wells, to be planned in conjunction with development, be constructed by year 2045 with a cumulative capacity of 1,175 gpm. Depending on the condition of the existing wells between now and year 2045, this number will likely need to be verified.  Future System Storage – The existing five elevated tanks have adequate storage capacity for future storage.

Water Quality and Water Conservation
Chapters 6 summarize some of the current water supply and water conservation measures that apply to the City.

Capital Improvement Program
A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a short-range plan, usually 5 years which identifies capital projects and equipment purchases, provides a planning schedule, and identifies City financing options. Chapter 7 of this WSMP provides recommendations for projects that address existing needs as well as those improvements anticipated to support development in the City. The City can then use this data to make informed decisions about project priority, funding, and timelines to establish a CIP.

Introduction

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 - Background
California City is located in southeastern Kern County in the SWRCB (State Water Resources Control Board) South Lahontan Region, approximately 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles and 70 miles southeast of Bakersfield. California City is the third geographically largest city in California with an area of 203.4 square miles. The City is near Highway 58 and Highway 14, which links the City to the other parts of the state. The City utilizes three water sources, extraction of groundwater from aquifers surrounding the community using wells, surface water purchased from AVEK (Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency) and recycled water from WWTP (wastewater treatment plant) effluent in the summer months for golf course irrigation, during winter months once storage basins are full, a percentage, around 1% or 2.2 MG is diverted to WWTP percolation ponds. The City of California City started providing service to the City since 1960, and now serving approximately 4,600 units. The City`s existing ground water system includes six wells, all with chlorination treatment facilities and hydropneumatic storage tanks, and approximately 313 miles of water main lines in its existing distribution system. The system also incorporates five above ground storage reservoirs totaling 5.85 MG.

Almost all the water from the wells is pumped directly to a series of water storage tanks northeast of the City. These tanks then feed the water distribution system.

As stated in WSMP 2002 the major deficiency in the existing water system is the integrity of steel water mains, which many of them replaced since then but still is a big problem. These mains, constructed originally in the early 1970`s of used uncoated steel, are severely corroded and prone to leak.

Planning Area Characteristics

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SECTION 2 - PLANNING AREA CHARACTERISTICS

2.1 - Population
In order to evaluate the water system for future water demands, the population needs to be projected. This report will assume build-out of the City in year 2045. The City’s General Plan identifies a growth rate of 1.5%.

Table 2-1, Projected Population shows the projected population for each year starting in 2020 to year 2045. The 2020 population was provided by the California Department of Finance. The 2045 population is projected to be 22,247. This population will be used to project future water demand.

Table 2-1
Projected Population
Year Population
2020 15,333
2021 15,563
2022 15,796
2023 16,033
2024 16,274
2025 16,518
2026 16,766
2027 17,017
2028 17,272
2029 17,532
2030 17,795
2031 18,061
2032 18,332
2033 18,607
2034 18,886
2035 19,170
2036 19,457
2037 19,749
2038 20,045
2039 20,346
2045 20,651
2041 20,961
2042 21,275
2043 21,595
2044 21,919
2045 22,247
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2.2 - Study Area
California City’s General Plan identifies a 20-year planning boundary within which urban development is expected to occur over the plan period. Since California City has grown more slowly than originally projected in the 2020 General Plan, it is assumed that the planning boundary will not need to be expanded during the life of this Master Plan, which is through the year 2045. The Study Area is shown in Figure 2-1.

Planning Area Characteristics

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Figure 2-1
Study Area
Planning Area Characteristics

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2.3 - Land Use
The type of land use affects the demand for water of a particular parcel. For the purposes of determining the size and extent of the water distribution system, the existing land use was used for developed sites and the General Plan land use designations were used for underutilized and vacant (both undeveloped and agricultural) sites.

Table 2-2 shows the acreages of existing developed sites by land use type and Figure 2-2 shows the location of the existing land uses on a map.

Table 2-2
Land Use from General Plan
General Plan Land Use Underutilized Acres
Low Density Residential 19,757
Medium Density Residential 9,635
High Density Residential 3,900
General Commercial 748
Light Industrial 10,895
Heavy Industrial 322
Conservation Land 2,176
Open Space 82,426
Community Medical Center 160
Public Facility 181
Low Density Residential 19,757
Medium Density Residential 9,635
TOTAL 130,200
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Figure 2-2
California City General Plan Land Use Designations
Existing Water System

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SECTION 3 - EXISTING WATER SYSTEM
California City’s domestic water supply needs are served by a City owned and operated water system. The system consists of water wells to supply groundwater, AVEK water for low pressure situations, a network of pipes to distribute the water, and storage facilities to regulate pressure and provide storage volume.

3.1 - Existing Water Supply
The City’s wells are estimated to provide 1,116 million gallons per year (2,123 gpm) based upon 85% of the maximum pumping capacity of the current wells based on a 2018 pump test conducted at all well sites and with the highest producing well off line (see table 3-1). The table below deliberately excludes any AVEK water contribution.

Table 3-1
City of California City Well Production (2020)
Well # Source Capacity
(gpm)
2 710
10 478
14 570
15 800
16 740
TOTAL 3,298
FIRM 2,123
Well #3 not included since it`s used
for emergency only.

3.2 - Existing Distribution System
California City’s water distribution system consists of supply lines that are laid out in a gridlike manner so that there are no dead ends of major mains. This process is also known as “looping”. Looping avoids dead ends in the lines where water can stagnate. Also, when repairs are required, water can be rerouted around the repair through another part of the loop. Additionally, head loss is minimized in a gridline system during Peak Hour Demands or Fire Flow Demands.

Water from the wells is pumped to the water storage tanks. Water distribution mains carry water from the storage tanks to the demand point. California City’s distribution system was designed and constructed as the town expanded. As development occurred along the edges of the town, pipelines were extended, new wells were drilled and new transmission mains from the wells were connected to the existing distribution system. The older water mains are primarily steel and cast-iron pipes. The distribution system is within one pressure zone ranging between 40 and 60 psi. All service connections are metered.

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3.3 - Existing Water Storage Capacity
The City maintains five above ground water storage reservoirs totaling 5.85 MG. These tanks are Reservoir B1 (2.5 MG), Reservoir C2 (1 MG), Reservoir D3 (1 MG), Reservoir E4 (1 MG) and Rancho Reservoir (0.350 MG).

Water supply for the Wonder Acres area of California City is purchased from AVEK but “wheeled” through the Mojave Public Utilities District (MPUD) system. The City pays a “wheeling” charge for water delivered by MPUD. AVEK water delivered from MPUD is used exclusively in the Wonder Acres area, near Highway 14 and California City Boulevard. The Wonder Acres System has been active since 1979 and had 38 service connections as of 2015.

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Figure 3-1
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SECTION 4 - WATER SYSTEM EVALUATION

4.1 - Historical and Existing Water Demands
Water consumption and water loss are trackable quantities that have gained attention in recent years. During the recent drought, water providers were mandated by the State of California to reduce consumption through measures of conservation. Water providers then looked to system water loss as another way of reducing demands. Ideally, if the source of loss could be identified and mitigated, overall water usage could be reduced.

The City estimates that up to 30% of the water pumped from the well is lost, based on the water pumped versus water metered data provided by the City. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) have estimated that “as much as 18% of water might be lost each year to leakage, metering inaccuracies, data handling errors, and unauthorized consumption,”. Based on this, the losses in the City’s system are outside the expected range. This is likely due to the amount of pipe leaks/bursts in the system (especially in areas where water distribution pipes are installed but development has yet to happen) and water theft.

Table 4-2 depicts the current well characteristics for all six operational wells. As shown, all active wells can produce a total of 3,325 gpm or 2,193 gpm with the largest source (E13W) offline.

4.2 - Water Peaking Factors and Demand Scenarios
A peaking factor is the ratio of one flow to another, usually the Maximum Day Demand to the Average Day Demand in a water system. Peaking factors can also be developed from land use water values from a general plan or by per capita water use. The peaking factor concept has been used in the drinking water industry for nearly 100 years and there are guidelines for calculating peaking factors in the California Waterworks Standards (Title 22). The following peaking factors were used to determine Maximum Day Demand (MDD) and Peak Hour Demand (PHD).

4.2.1 - AVERAGE DAY DEMAND (ADD)
According to the California Waterworks Standards (CWS), the Average Day Demand (ADD) is computed by identifying the maximum monthly water usage during the most recent 10- year period.

4.2.2 - MAXIMUM DAY DEMAND (MDD)
The MDD represents the maximum consumption during any one day of the year. The maximum day peaking factor is expressed as a ratio of the MDD to the ADD. The CWS requires an MDD peaking factor of 1.5 or greater. 1.5 was used for the City of California City.

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4.2.3 - PEAK HOUR DEMAND (PHD)
The maximum flow rate delivered by the distribution system during any single hour during the year corresponds to the Peak Hour Water Demand. According to the CWS, the PHD is calculated by applying a peaking factor of 1.5 or greater to the MDD. Peak Hour Demands typically occur during the morning hours. For California City, a peaking factor of 1.5 was used.

The values for the existing ADD, MDD, and PHD are summarized in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1
Existing Water Demand Scenarios
Projected Water
Production
(gallons per year)
Projected
Population1,2
Average Day
Demand Per
Capita (gpdc)
during Max
Month3
Average Day
Demand
during Max
Month
(gpm)
Maximum Day
Demand (gpm)
Peak Hour
Demand
(gpm)
1,176,230,900 15,333 210.17 2,238 3,357 5,035

1. Population projections are based on an annual growth rate of 1.5%, which is the average of the high and low growth rates from the General Plan.

2. 2020 population is projected from 2015 population 14,233 with 1.5% annual growth rate.

3. 210.171 gpcd is based on the Average Water Production per Capita calculated from max month water production of 2020 (August).

4.2.4 - PER CAPITA CALCULATIONS
Table 4-1 shows the average usage and average production per capita per day and is based on the data available for the City.

Table 4-2 shows the average water demand per capita per day for other cities in the area, some of which are similarly sized in population. The demand ranges from 146 gpcd to 300 gpcd. As shown in Table 4-2, the City of California City’s average water demand per capita per day was calculated to be 283 gpcd, which is within the range, but toward the higher end.

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Table 4-2
Water Demand per Capita per Day for Other Water Providers City
Average Water
Demand per Capita
per Day (gpcd)
Population
Farmersville 146 10,778
Woodlake 152 7,649
Hanford 197 56,499
California City 210 15,333
Delano 279 53,138
Chowchilla 280 18,558
Exeter 283 11,094
Tulare 300 63,855

4.3 - Fire Flow Requirements
Water must be available not only for domestic use but also for emergency firefighting situations. This type of water use is called a fire flow, and the fire flow must be sustainable for a specific duration at a minimum pressure of 20 psi. General standards establishing the amount of water for fire protection purposes are set by the Insurance Services Office (ISO).

The considerations such as type of occupancy, type of construction, materials, distance from other structures, and other factors can be considered when assigning fire flow requirements.

In lieu of calculating specific fire flows for individual structures, Kern County refers to the California Fire Code Appendix B, which requires a fire flow of 1,500 gpm for any commercial, industrial, or residential home over 3,600 square feet. For this WSMP, any time a fire flow is referenced or modeled, it is at a rate of 1,500 gpm to ensure the requirement can be met at any location in the system.

4.4 - Future Water Demands
The future water requirements were analyzed using the population growth method. This method evaluates the future population growth and the water demand based on the projected population growth. Table 4-3 shows the projected population, annual water use, and demands for the different demand scenarios. Note that in all demand scenarios, the projections should be adjusted as development occurs, based on actual population.

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Table 4-3
Project Population and Water Demand Projections to Year 2045 Year Projected
Population
Projected
Water
Production
(gallons per
year)
Water
Demand
per Capita
(gpcd)
ADD
(gpm)
MDD
(gpm)
MaxDay Plus
Fire
Flow
(gpm)
PHD
(gpm)
2020 15,333 1,176,230,900 210.171 2,238 3,357 4,857 5,035 2021 15,563 1,193,874,747 210.171 2,271 3,407 4,907 5,111 2022 15,796 1,211,748,731 210.171 2,305 3,458 4,958 5,187 2023 16,033 1,229,929,564 210.171 2,340 3,510 5,010 5,265 2024 16,274 1,246,346,013 210.171 2,371 3,557 5,057 5,335 2025 16,518 1,267,135,068 210.171 2,411 3,616 5,116 5,424 2026 16,766 1,286,159,738 210.171 2,447 3,671 5,171 5,506 2027 17,017 1,305,414,545 210.171 2,484 3,725 5,225 5,588 2028 17,272 1,324,976,201 210.171 2,521 3,781 5,281 5,672 2029 17,532 1,344,921,420 210.171 2,559 3,838 5,338 5,757 2030 17,795 1,365,096,775 210.171 2,597 3,896 5,396 5,844 2031 18,061 1,385,502,268 210.171 2,636 3,954 5,454 5,931 2032 18,332 1,406,291,323 210.171 2,676 4,013 5,513 6,020 2033 18,607 1,427,387,227 210.171 2,716 4,074 5,574 6,110 2034 18,886 1,448,789,980 210.171 2,756 4,135 5,635 6,202 2035 19,170 1,470,576,296 210.171 2,798 4,197 5,697 6,295 2036 19,457 1,492,592,748 210.171 2,840 4,260 5,760 6,390 2037 19,749 1,518,444,820 210.171 2,889 4,333 5,833 6,500 2038 20,045 1,537,699,627 210.171 2,926 4,388 5,888 6,583 2039 20,346 1,560,790,053 210.171 2,970 4,454 5,954 6,681 2040 20,651 1,584,187,328 210.171 3,014 4,521 6,021 6,782 2041 20,961 1,607,968,166 210.171 3,059 4,589 6,089 6,883 2042 21,275 1,632,055,853 210.171 3,105 4,658 6,158 6,987 2043 21,595 1,656,603,814 210.171 3,152 4,728 6,228 7,092 2044 21,919 1,681,458,624 210.171 3,199 4,799 6,299 7,198 2045 22,247 1,706,620,284 210.171 3,247 4,870 6,370 7,306

1. Population projections are based on an annual growth rate of 1.5%, which is the average of the high and low growth rates from the General Plan.

2. 2020 population is projected from 2015 population 14,233 with 1.5% annual growth rate.

3. 210.171 gpcd is based on the Average Water Production per Capita calculated from max month water production of 2020 (August).

4. 4.5 - Current System Comparison to California Waterworks Standards California Waterworks Standards require a public water system with more than 1,000 service connections be able to meet MDD with source capacity only and with the largest well offline. As shown in Table 3-1, if well 15 is offline, only 2,123 gpm is available. Comparing this to the existing MDD of 3,357 gpm, shown in Table 4-3, the system is approximately 1,234 gpm short Water System Evaluation

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of meeting this requirement. The 1,234 gpm over a 24-hour day results in a demand of 1,776,960 gallons. This volume can be supplied by the 5.85 million gallons of water storage reservoirs. Based on this, the existing system is capable of meeting current MDD capacity requirements.

California Waterworks Standards also require a public water system with more than 1,000 service connections be able to meet four hours of PHD with source capacity and storage capacity. As shown in Table 3-1, 3,298 gpm is available along with 5.85 million gallons of storage. Four hours of PHD is equal to 1,208,400 gallons. Of that volume, the wells can supply 791,520 gallons. The remaining 416,880 gallons can be supplied from the water storage reservoirs. Based on this, the existing system is capable of meeting current PHD capacity requirements.

4.6 - Future System (2045) Comparison to California Waterworks Standards

4.6.1 - ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING FUTURE SYSTEM DEMANDS
The following assumptions are part of the evaluation of future water system demands:

1. The golf course will continue to be supplied water from the distribution system. It is noted the golf course is exploring the possibility of drilling an agricultural well on the site to provide irrigation water. It is not known at this time if an agricultural well is feasible.

2. The existing AVEK connection to the City water system will remain as-is.

3. There is no expansion of the prison included in this evaluation during the next 10-year period.

The estimated MDD in 2045 is 4,521 gpm, shown in Table 4-3. As shown in Table 3-1, if well 15 is offline, only 2,123 gpm is available., The system is approximately 2,398 gpm short of meeting this requirement. The 2,398 gpm over a 24-hour day results in a demand of 3,453,120 (3.45 million) gallons. This volume can be supplied by the 5.85 million gallons of water storage reservoirs. Based on this, the existing system is capable of meeting current MDD capacity requirements.

California Waterworks Standards also require a public water system with more than 1,000 service connections be able to meet four hours of PHD with source capacity and storage capacity. As shown in Table 3-1, 3,298 gpm is available along with 5.85 million gallons of storage. Four hours of PHD in 2045 at 6,782 gpm is 1,627,680 gallons. Of that volume, the wells can supply 791,520 gallons. The remaining 836,160 gallons can be supplied from the water storage reservoirs. Based on this, the existing system is capable of meeting future PHD capacity requirements.

The projected capacities, demands and required storage volumes are summarized in Table 4-

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Table 4-4
Projected Capacities, Demands, and Storage Volumes for Year 2040 Demand
Scenario
Projected
Capacity (gpm)
Projected
Demand (gpm)3
Deficit
(gpm)
Storage Volume
Needed (gallons)
MDD 2,1231 4,521 2,398 3,453,120
MDD + FF 3,2982 6,021 2,723 3,921,120
PHD 3,2982 6,782 3,484 1,627,680
Current Available Storage 5,850,000
1 Existing capacity with largest source offline
2 Existing capacity plus existing storage
3 From Table 4-3 in year 2040
Based on existing MDD condition model simulations and information on current facilities provided by the City, QK has accessed the existing system deficiencies that need to be addressed. Some of the recommendations should be executed as soon as possible while others can be incorporated into the City Capital Improvements Program (CIP):
 Existing System Well Capacity and Storage – The existing system currently uses an elevated water tank to supply additional capacity and to help balance pressures in the system. The tank capacity currently is sufficient on its own to supply peak hour demand and fire flow requirements. Also, as the tank level is depleted through use, it will lose the capacity to supply additional pressure to the system. The existing system does have adequate ground water source capacity and storage to supply the existing and future MDD, MDD + FF, or PHD.
 Water Pressure – Typical distribution systems maintain a minimum of 40 PSI during MDD conditions. Residential areas with pipes of 6” or less had pressures as low as 36 PSI during existing MDD model simulation. Again, most low-pressure readings from the model occurred in the western section of the City by the airport.

The major issues facing the water system are pipe bursts/leaks, low water pressure in certain areas and the need to rehabilitate existing wells or construct new wells.

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SECTION 5 - HYDRAULIC MODEL DEVELOPMENT

5.1 - Overview
The software used to analyze the City of California City water system is WaterCAD by Bentley Systems. WaterCAD is a modeling tool that helps engineers design and analyze complex pressurized piping systems. WaterCAD has a powerful Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)-like interface that helps to quickly and easily layout a complex network of pipes, reservoirs, tanks, and pumping facilities. These elements can be individually or collectively edited using built-in data tables. Also, WaterCAD enables the engineer to create and compare multiple scenarios for the water system. For example, in a typical water system study, it is useful to determine system pressures under average loading conditions, peak loading conditions, or under fire flow conditions. If new development is to occur, WaterCAD can be used to determine the impact of the new development on the water system.

5.2 - Assumptions
The following are several assumptions that needed to be made to set up the hydraulic model for the City. Many of the assumptions are based on City standards.  Pipe sizes and materials, and respective friction coefficients are based on the City water system maps and the best-known data.
 All future water mains will have a minimum diameter of 8”.  All future water mains are assumed to be C900 PVC and use the respective friction coefficient.
 Pump curves at the existing wells were projected using capacity info. Actual pump curves were unknown as part of this study.
 The golf course will continue to be served potable water from the distribution system.  Expansion of the prison is not expected to happen soon.  Future water demand projections are distributed throughout the model using the project population estimates (see Table 4-3).
 Future development of the City of California City Boundary changes the total area to approximately 130,200 acres (see Table 5-1).

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Table 5-1
Land Use Acreages and Loading Rates
Developed
Acres
Water Coefficient
(gpm/acre)
Total Water
Demand (gpd)
Low Density Residential 19,757 2,150.10 42,479,526
Medium Density Residential 9,635 2,089.11 20,128,575
High Density Residential 3,900 3,202.28 12,488,892
General Commercial 748 1,929.00 1,442,892
Light Industrial 10,895 1,258.04 13,706,346
Heavy Industrial 322 2,172.98 699,700
Conservation Land 2,176 0 0
Open Space 82,426 0.00 0
Community Medical Center 160 1,929.00 308,640
Public Facility 181 968.31
TOTAL 130,200 91,254,571

5.3 - Data Collection and Validation
The model is based on an existing model for the City that was updated for this WSMP, based on recent meetings and comments from the City. Updates include changes to distribution piping, wells being online or offline, updated pump curves based on recent pump tests, and updated demands based on historical data. Pressure readings were also taken at several locations throughout the City, which would then be compared to model results for verification and calibration.

5.4 - Elements of the Hydraulic Model
The hydraulic model is composed primarily of pipes and nodes. Wells are simulated using a reservoir set at the static water level and a pump programed with the assumed pump curve, generated from recent pump tests. The demands are distributed based on development and respective land use and are applied at each of the nodes. The pipe diameters and materials are entered using the pipe data from the water system map. The elevated tanks are also simulated in the system by setting the elevations and on/off controls for the wells that were provided by the City.

The various demand scenarios are based on a base scenario of the ADD which is then globally scaled by a peaking factor to obtain MDD and PHD. These peaking factors are further discussed in Chapter 4.

The future demand scenarios are based on future build out areas and land uses discussed earlier and the same peaking factors to create the MDD and PHD scenarios.

Water Supply and Conservation

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SECTION 6 - WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION

6.1 - Water Supply
Table 4-2 shows the average water demand per capita per day for other cities in the area, some of which are similarly sized in population. The demand ranges from 146 gpcd to 300 gpcd. As shown in Table 4-2, the City of California City’s average water demand per capita per day was calculated to be 283 gpcd, which is within the range, but toward the higher end.

Prior to the California drought, water usage was slightly higher. Due to the drought and groundwater overdraft, the City instituted conservation measures, similar to other water providers and the water usage around California dropped compared to 10 years ago. However, a lessening of drought conditions could reduce public consciousness regarding the overdrafted groundwater basin and the need for water conservation and could result in an increase in California City's water usage without a corresponding increase in a safe water supply. It is important that California City take continuing effective action to achieve water conservation. It should be noted that California City is not in a groundwater basing subject to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).

6.2 - Water Conservation
The balance of this chapter describes typical water conservation alternatives and estimates the impact such measures would have on average daily consumption per person. The implementation of these measures should, in each instance, be evaluated by the City Council based on cost, community impact, and long-term effectiveness. Whichever measures may be selected, their implementation should be accompanied by an ongoing and effective public education/public participation water conservation program.

6.3 - Continued Use of Water Meters
On January 1, 2005, the State of California passed Assembly Bill 2572, a law that requires the installation of water meters on all commercial and residential properties. The bill requires an urban water supplier, beginning on or before January 1, 2010, subject to certain exceptions, to charge each customer based on the actual volume of deliveries as measured by the required water meter. The City of California City has metered its water for many years and is, therefore, in compliance with Assembly Bill 2572.

6.4 - Xeriscape Landscaping, New Residences
It is estimated that savings of approximately 40 to 100 gallons per day per capita, during summer months, can be achieved for new residences with Xeriscape landscape design – reduced turf area and usage of low water usage plants. There is no additional cost to the homeowner. However, community resistance can be anticipated if Xeriscape ordinances are implemented. To offset this resistance, the City may consider offering a credit to incentivize adoption and concurrence with this type of design.

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Xeriscape (pronounced zeer-eh-scape) is a combination of the Greek word Xeros, which means dry or arid, and the English word Scape, meaning vista. Xeriscape was popularized in Denver, Colorado in 1978 by a water conservation task force of the Denver Water Department.

There are seven principles founded by Xeriscape and they are as follows:

1. Planning;

2. Design;

3. Practical Turf Areas (grass is the thirstiest component of any landscape, so it should be used only where necessary);

4. Appropriate Plants;

5. Appropriate Maintenance;

6. Efficient Irrigation; and

7. Soil Analysis.

6.5 - Miscellaneous Water Conservation Measures
Although the per capita daily savings from these measures cannot be accurately quantified, they can contribute to conservation. Recommended measures include:
 System leak detection and repair programs (using electronic detection equipment).

In addition, adoption of a plumbing retrofit ordinance by City Council would have the possibility of requiring all buildings, prior to the change of ownership, to be certified as having water-conserving plumbing fixtures in place;
 Public information and public education programs (brochures, bill-stuffers, etc. motivating purchase of water saving devices and wise water usage (reference Table 6-1); school room water education programs); and
 Water audits - residential, commercial, and industrial.

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Table 6-1
Typical Household Water Usage
Task Efficient Use
Shower 2 gallons per minute ultra-low flow showerhead, 5-minute shower – 10 gallons
Brushing Teeth Low flow faucet aerator, wet and brush and rinse – 1/8 gallon Bath Tub Minimal water level – 10 gallons
Shaving Minimal water level – 1 gallon
Washing Dishes Tap off while washing, sink 1/2 full with a rinse bowl – 5 gallons Lawn Sprinklers Water early mornings with minimal runoff and evaporation Car Washing Bucket, hose rinse, shut off nozzle – 10 gallons Washing Hands Tap off while washing – 1/4 gallon
Toilet Flushing Ultra-low flush toilet – 1.6 gallons per flush Washing Machine Efficient model with load level set – 25 gallons per load Automatic Dishwasher Short Cycle – 12 gallons
Drinking Water Keep water container in refrigerator – 1/8 gallon SECTION 7 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)

7.1 - The Importance of a CIP
A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a plan which identifies capital projects and equipment purchases, provides a planning schedule, and identifies financing options for the plan. This WSMP provides recommendations for projects that address existing needs due to past development and growth and budgeting for improvements anticipated to support future growth and development in the City. The City can then use this data to make informed decisions about project priority, funding, and timelines to establish a CIP which becomes a roadmap for developing and improving infrastructure.

7.1.1 - COST ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY
The preliminary opinion of probable construction costs for the projects proposed in this WSMP were developed using unit construction cost assumptions obtained from similar projects in California, Kern County, and those completed by QK, as well as input from City of California City staff. This resulted is the best estimate based on information available.

These costs do not include right of way acquisition. These costs also do not include a separate line item for possible increases due to additional requirements and coordination that may be needed when the project is located near or crossing an existing railroad, waterway, or other agency facility. Such costs would be captured in the project contingency.

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More detailed estimates for the projects should be developed as projects progress and when preliminary engineering designs are completed. These cost estimates are to be used primarily for project planning and budgeting. More detailed cost estimates shall also be prepared prior to submitting any grant funding applications.

As such, the actual project costs may vary from the planning level budget estimates shown here. Project managers must consider all factors when determining the actual funding that will be necessary to complete projects and further develop funding as each project is developed.

7.1.2 - CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX
The Construction Cost Index (CCI), established and reported every year by Engineering News Record magazine, can be used to estimate the current value of a project based on historical data or past bid results. The estimated construction costs of the projects listed in this WSMP are likely to be different in one, five, or 10 years. With the CCI, one can estimate the value of the project in the future by applying the index over each year that passes. The estimated construction costs contained in this WMP are based on today’s costs.

7.1.3 - CONSTRUCTION COST CONTINGENCIES
Site conditions vary for all projects. Since many of the projects listed in this chapter are conceptual in nature, it is difficult to foresee all conditions that need to be considered. For unforeseen events and field conditions, a 25% contingency has been added to the overall project subtotal, which includes engineering, survey, environmental, etc. A 15% contingency has been added for construction management. Finally, an additional 15% contingency is added for other costs not covered elsewhere.

7.2 - Capital Improvement Projects
The water usage is based on growth trends and land uses outlined in the General Plan. Using the water-model and basic numerical comparisons, several deficiencies were identified in the existing and future systems and recommendations for improvement projects to address these deficiencies are listed below. Below is a list of the identified projects grouped by nearterm, mid-period, long-term needs.

7.2.1 - NEAR-TERM NEEDS
The projects that need to be implemented very soon are listed below in their order of priority and estimated timeline of necessity:

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Table 7-1
Current CIP

PROJECT
NAME

PROJECT

DESCRIPTION STATUS
1 Section 21
water mains
replacement
Prepare plans and
specs for replacement
and installation of 3
miles of 12" water
mains, coordination
with State Water
Resources Control
Board
Construction plans and specification in
progress, expected design completion
08/10/2021. Plans sent to State Water
Board on 08/10/2021 for initial
review. Awaiting comments from the
Board. Contacted the Board and resend
plans for review. Waiting for PW to
proceed. Plans and specs ready. Out to
Bid Project advertisement August 19,
2022.
2 DoolittleJimson Water
mains
replacement
project
Prepare construction
plans and Specs for new
construction of water
main on Doolittle from
Mitchel to Mendiburu
and Jimson from Yerba
to Isabella
Field work completed. Preliminary
Plans sent to City water dept for review
and comment. Plans completed; project
combined with Section 21 water mains.

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3 Keniston Water
main
replacement
Prepare construction
plans for replacement
of water main on
Kensington CCB to
Walpole
(Approximately 1,300
Feet). Staff to Complete
Field work completed. Preliminary
Plans sent to City water dept for review
and comment. Plans completed, project
combined with Section 21 water mains.

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4 Neuralia Water
main
replacement
Prepare construction
plans for replacement
of water main on
Neuralia from 79th to
Poppy Blvd
(Approximately 1,600
Feet). Staff to Complete
Field work completed. Plans in
progress. Plans completed, project
combined with Section 21 water mains.

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5 Ironwood
Water main
replacement
Prepare construction
plans for replacement
of water main on
Ironwood Neuralia to
78th (Approximately
1,850 Feet). Staff to
Complete
Field work in progress. Plans in
progress. Project on hold. Waiting for
remaining funds after Section 21 bid
opening
6 Cal City Blvd
water main
replacement
Prepare construction
plans and Specs
replacement of 10"
water main on CCB
from Neuralia to Yerba
(Approximately 4,200
Feet). Formal bidding
process
Preliminary project planning in
progress with survey team. Currently
analyzing project area recorded right of
way and possible gas lines and other
utilities conflicts. Project on hold.

Waiting for remaining funds after
Section 21 bid opening
7 Isabella water
main
replacement
Prepare construction
plans and Specs
replacement of 10"
water main on Isabella
from CCB to Moss
(Approximately 8,900
Feet).

Formal bidding process
Preliminary project planning in
progress with survey team. Expected
completion of design phase 2/28/2022.

Project on hold. Waiting for remaining
funds after Section 21 bid opening
8 Jacaranda
water main
replacement
Prepare construction
plans and Specs
replacement of 8"
water main on Isabella
from CCB to Moss
(Approximately 2,600
Feet).

Formal bidding process
or staff to complete
Expected completion of design phase
3/28/2022. Project on hold. Waiting
for remaining funds after Section 21 bid
opening
9 Poppy water
main
replacement
Prepare construction
plans and Specs
replacement of 10"
water main on Poppy
from Yerba to North
Loop (Approximately
9,700 Feet). Formal
bidding process
Expected completion of design phase
5/10/2022. Project on hold. Waiting
for remaining funds after Section 21 bid
opening
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

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City of California City Page 7-7
10 Redwood water
main
replacement
Prepare construction
plans and Specs
replacement of 10"
water main on
Redwood from Airway
to CCB (Approximately

2.2 miles Feet). Formal
bidding process
Preliminary project planning in
progress with survey team. Project on
hold. Waiting for City's direction
11 Cal-City Blvd
new water
main
construction
Prepare construction
plans and Specs for new
construction of 12"
water main on Cal-City
Blvd from Baron Blvd to
Wonder Ave
(Approximately 5 miles
Feet). Formal bidding
process
Preliminary project planning in
progress with survey team. Additional
right of way dedication and easements
will be required for the new water main
alignment. Expected completion of
design phase 11/10/2022. Right of way
issues on CCB. Wiley Hughes prepared
task order for right of way and
easements acquisitions from Baron
Blvd to Wonder Ave. Sent to Public
Works for approval.

7.2.2 - LONG-TERM NEEDS
Needs are based on needed improvements, growth and expansion of the City. Projects are identified as near-term (next 5 years) and long-term (beyond 5 years). Funding sources are listed as either “Retained Earnings” or “Water Rate Study Capital Projects”. Retained Earnings projects will be funded by the City using existing City funds. Water Rate Study Capital Projects will be funded by fees collected from water bills.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Water System Master Plan March 2023
City of California City Page 7-8
Table 7-2
Near-Term and Long-Term CIP

PROJECT NAME ESTIMATED
COST

FUNDING

SOURCE TIME FRAME
1 2.5 MG tank in 1
mile West of Baron $2,500,000 Retained Earnings Next 1 - 5 Years 2 State Mandated
98,000-gal tank in
Wonder Acres
$250,000 Retained Earnings Next 1 - 5 Years
3 Priority Projects from
the approved 11
Projects List (Table
7-1)
$3,310,000 Retained Earnings Next 1 - 5 Years
4 Re-drill Well 10 $1,500,000 Retained Earnings Next 1 - 5 Years 5 Upgrade Well 3 (to
include chlorine
system)
$850,000 Retained Earnings Next 1 - 5 Years
6 Security Wall Around
Water System
Storage Yard
$720,600 Retained Earnings Next 1 - 5 Years
7 Water Meter
Maintenance and
Replacement
$186,000 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects Annual cost
8 On-going Gate Valve
Replacement $55,250 Water Rate Study Cap Projects Annual cost 9 Replace all 85 miles
of water lines @ a
rate of 5 miles per
year
$3,500,000 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects Annual cost

CONSTRUCTION
SUBTOTAL $12,871,850
Retained
Earnings & Water
Rate Study Cap
Projects
Construction
Management (15%) $1,930,778 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects
Soft Costs (25%) $3,217,963 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects
Contingency (15%) $1,930,778 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects

TOTAL COST
(Items 1-9) $19,951,368
Retained
Earnings & Water
Rate Study Cap
Projects
Next 1 - 5 Years
WATER SYSTEM - Near-Term
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

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City of California City Page 7-9

7.3 - Construction Costs
The anticipated construction costs for the identified projects are summarized in Table 7-1 and Table 7-2. Assumptions used in the preparation of the construction costs are as follows:
 The Long-Term Needs (more than 5 years) costs are increased by 20% based on the probable increase in dollar value.
 The Construction Management costs are assumed to be approximately 15% of the capital improvement costs.
 The Soft Costs which include engineering, survey, environmental, administration, and legal fee is assumed to be approximately 25% of the capital improvement costs.  No costs for right of way and land acquisition have been included.  Project Costs are the sum of capital costs, construction management costs, and soft costs

PROJECT NAME ESTIMATED
COST

FUNDING

SOURCE TIME FRAME
10 Construct Well on
South Side of City $1,000,000 Water Rate Study Cap Projects Next 5-10 years 11 New Well by Wonder
Acres $1,000,000 Water Rate Study Cap Projects Next 5 years 12 Chlorine Systems (3
Well Sites) $420,000 Water Rate Study Cap Projects Next 5 years 13 State Mandated
Lead Service
Inventory
$1,000,000 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects Next 5 years

CONSTRUCTION
SUBTOTAL $3,420,000 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects
Construction
Management (15%) $513,000 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects
Soft Costs (25%) $855,000 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects
Contingency (15%) $513,000 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects

TOTAL COST
(Items 10-13) $5,301,000 Water Rate Study
Cap Projects Next 5-10 years
$25,252,368
WATER SYSTEM - Long-Term
GRAND TOTAL WATERALL 13 PROJECTS
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

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City of California City Page 7-10
 To be conservative for any project, an additional 15% of the total project costs is added for contingencies.

The Construction Subtotal is the estimated cost to the City if the project was bid and the work performed by an approved contractor. The Construction Management, Soft Costs and Contingency Costs are shown to present a conservative overall cost to the City. Depending on the nature of the specific project, these additional non-construction costs may not apply.

Item 4, re-drill of Well 10, would involve drilling a well at the current Well 10 site. The existing well at the site is not functional and is not salvageable. Drilling a new well at the site is the preferred option to utilize the water production from the well site.

Item 5, upgrade of well 3, would convert the existing generator powered well to an electrically powered well like the other well sites.

Item 7, on-going water meter replacement, assumes 5% of the water meters would be replaced on an annual basis. Based on a 20-year typical life span of a meter, at 5% a year, all the City meters would be replaced every 20 years.

Item 10, Construct Well on South Side of City, would involve adding a well pump, electrical improvements, well head piping and connecting piping to the distribution system from a wll site on the south side of the City.

Item 11, new well by Wonder Acres, would involve drilling and installing a new well to serve Wonder Acres. Wonder Acres is currently served by water from Mojave PUD. The City will need to confirm if the agreement with Mojave PUD will allow a drilling of a well in Wonder Acres.

Item 13, lead service inventory, is a 2022 requirement by DDW. The City will need to inspect all water services to determine the pipe material used and note any potential lead services.

Conclusions and Recommendations

Water System Master Plan March 2023
City of California City Page 8-1
SECTION 8 - CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This WSMP has reached the following conclusions and recommendations.

1. The City’s total annual water usage has remained relatively consistent year after year.

2. Per capita water demand used in this report is based on the average of the last 10 years of well production data and is calculated to be 210 gallons per day.

3. The existing water system currently meets California Waterworks Standards for Maximum Day Demand, Peak Hour Demand, or Maximum Day plus Fire Flow.

4. One or more wells may be needed to increase the existing system capacity an additional 1,100 gpm to meet MDD with the largest source offline to supply firm capacity in the future.

5. The estimated future water system meets California Waterworks Standards for Maximum Day Demand, Peak Hour Demand, or Maximum Day plus Fire Flow. 1 Item No. ____

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
September 10, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe D. Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Resolution to accept the lowest responsive and responsible Bid and Award of a contract to Westrock General Engineering in the amount of $480,000.00 for the Hacienda Blvd. Rehabilitation from Manzanita Ave. to Redwood Blvd. – STPL 5399-(033) project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction agreement; Allocate Funds for the Bid, and up to $127,200.00 for Contingency, Construction Management and Materials Sampling & Testing
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:

This Staff Report is a follow-up on the previous item presented at the August 13, 2024, meeting.

Through the Kern COG, the City of California City was allocated $313,078.00 in federal funds for Construction under the Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) project funding. These funds are being used for the road rehabilitation of Hacienda Blvd. from Manzanita Ave. to Redwood Blvd. (See attached site map). The project will provide a complete reconstruction of the paved roadway and will install curb & gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, signs, striping, and pavement markings. These Federal funds are on a “use it or lose it” basis, meaning that if the funds are not used by the City, the funds will be lost and redistributed to other cities.

Kern COG policy requires that local agencies adopt a resolution assuring that the agency is willing and able to provide the local match and that the project will be delivered. Back on July 13, 2021, during the application phase, City Council passed resolution 07-21-2874, assuring delivery of this project to Kern COG.

On July 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM. sealed bids were opened for this project. A total of six (6) bids were received and opened by the City Clerk.

The following is the tabulation of the bids:
2 Bidder Bid Amount
Westrock General Engineering $480,000.00
Nagle Earthworks $497,580.00
RC Becker $534,558.42
Griffith Company $539,000.00
Bowman Asphalt $547,281.00
Granite Construction $682,757.80
Attached is the Bid Summary.

The Project Engineer (BHT Engineering, Inc.) has reviewed and qualified the lowest responsible bidder, Westrock General Engineering. See attached Low Bid Analysis.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Costs: Bid Construction Contract: $ 480,000.00
10% Contingency: $ 48,000.00

16.5% Construction Management
and Materials Sampling & Testing: $ 79,200.00
Total Construction Phase Cost: $ 607,200.00
Funding: Federal Match - (STPL): $ 313,078.00
Local Match: $ 294,122.00
The local match will come from FY2025/2026 Local Streets and Roads Program SB1 RECOMMENDATION:

Motion to pass a Resolution to accept the lowest responsive and responsible Bid, award the project and to execute a construction agreement with Westrock General Engineering in the amount of $480,000.00 for the Hacienda Blvd. Rehabilitation from Manzanita Ave. to Redwood Blvd. – STPL 5399-(033) project and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction agreement.

Additionally, Staff recommends the approval in the amount of $48,000.00, or Ten percent (10%), for Construction Contingencies crucial to the successful completion of the project. Said funds will be treated as not to exceed without future authorization from Council. These funds will be utilized for unforeseen work that may arise during the construction process which was unforeseen at the time of bidding.

Together with the award of the Construction contract staff will utilize an additional sixteen and a half (16.5%) percent to execute a task order with BHT Engineering, Inc. to provide Construction Management/Observation to further guarantee that the City and its residents receive a quality product acceptable in quality, nature, and construction method. BHT will not only supply continuous inspection but will also provide Materials Sampling and Testing as required by the City’s Quality Assurance Program (QAP), which is a program that will ensure 3 the materials and workmanship incorporated into each construction project conform to the requirements of the contract plans and specifications.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

This project meets Categorical Exemption requirements as outlined in Existing Facilities, - CEQA Section 15301 Class 1,c. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has cleared the project under NEPA with a Categorical Exclusion under 23 CFR 771.117(c):
activity (c)(26)
ATTACHMENTS:

A- Resolution
B- Bid Summary
C- Low Bid Analysis
D- Site Map
E- Construction Agreement
F- Resolution No. 07-21-2874
City Manager Approval (Initial): _________
City Attorney Approval (Initial): _____ ____
Finance Manager Approval (Initial): _______
(Select Category)
Departmental Reports (DR) ______
Consent Calendar (CC) ___X___
City Manager Report (CMR) ______
Continued Business (CB) ______
New Business (NB) ______
RESOLUTION NO. _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY TO ACCEPT

THE BID AS SUBMITTED BY WESTROCK GENERAL ENGINEERING FOR THE HACIENDA BLVD. REHABILITATION FROM MANZANITA AVE. TO REDWOOD BLVD. – STPL 5399- (033) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT, ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE BID, AND UP TO $127,200.00 FOR CONTINGENCY, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS SAMPLING & TESTING.

WHEREAS, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, sealed bids were opened for this project; and WHEREAS, a total of six bids were received and the results are as follows:

Bidder Bid Amount
Westrock General Engineering $480,000.00
Nagle Earthworks $497,580.00
RC Becker $534,558.42
Griffith Company $539,000.00
Bowman Asphalt $547,281.00
Granite Construction $682,757.80
WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed and analyzed by the engineering firm BHT Engineering, Inc., for a recommendation of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder Westrock General Engineering with a Bid of $480,000.00 was recommended as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and,
WHEREAS, an amount of $127,200.00 or twenty-six and a half percent (26.5%) of the $480,000.00 bid amount is needed for construction contingencies (10%) and Construction Management and Materials Sampling and Testing (16.5%); and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of California City agrees to the terms and conditions of the proposed construction agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the City Council of the City of California City does hereby:

1. Authorizes the award of a Construction Agreement to Westrock General Engineering, for the Hacienda Blvd. Rehabilitation from Manzanita Ave. to Redwood Blvd. – STPL 5399- (033) Project, in the Amount of $480,000.00.

2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the Construction Agreement.

3. Allocates funds of $127,200.00 for up to $48,000.00 for the 10% contingency; and up to $79,200.00 for the 16.5% Construction Management and Materials Sampling and Testing.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this _________day of _________________, 2024 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Kelly Kulikoff, Mayor
ATTEST:

Daryl A. Betancur, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY }
I, Daryl A. Betancur, City Clerk of the City of California City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of California City on the _________ day of ________________ 2024, by the following vote:

Daryl A. Betancur, City Clerk
BHT Engineering, Inc. Job# 23401
BID OPENING: JULY 11, 2024 @ 2:00 PMSIX (6) BIDS TOTAL RECEIVED. THREE (3) LOWEST BIDS SHOWN

ITEM UNIT OF ESTIMATED PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL NO. MEASURE QUANTITY PER UNIT PRICE PER UNIT PRICE PER UNIT PRICE PER UNIT PRICE 1 CLEARING & GRUBBING, SITE DEMOLITION, EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, GRADING, COMPACTION, BALANCE ROADWAY/SITE TO NEW GRADES L.S. 1 40,000.00 $ $ 40,000.00 $ 26,500.00 $ 26,500.00 $ 153,000.00 $ 153,000.00 $ 81,422.97 $ 81,422.97 2 HAUL OFF SITE EXCESS BASE MATERIAL C.Y. 451 $ 25.00 $ 11,275.00 $ 9.00 $ 4,059.00 $ 11.00 $ 4,961.00 $ 30.98 $ 13,971.98 3 COLD PLANE 3" EXISTING AC SURFACE AND HAUL OFF SITE S.F. 43124 $ 17,249.60 0.40 $ $ 25,011.92 0.58 $ $ 0.40 $ 17,249.60 $ 21,993.24 0.51 $ 4 CEMENT TREATED SUBGRADE - PULVERIZE 12" EXIST. MATERIAL & MIX WITH 3% CEMENT, WATER, AND COMPACT TO 95% S.F. 41329 $ 82,658.00 2.00 $ $ 69,019.43 1.67 $ $ 1.15 $ 47,528.35 $ 59,513.76 1.44 $ 5 CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE TON 178 $ 40.00 $ 7,120.00 $ 76.50 $ 13,617.00 $ 83.00 $ 14,774.00 $ 82.85 $ 14,747.30 6 TYPE "A" HOT MIX ASPHALT TON 1143 $ 154.00 $ 176,022.00 $ 146.00 $ 166,878.00 $ 63.00 $ 72,009.00 $ 166.17 $ 189,932.31 7 INSTALL ADA CURB RAMP EA. 2 $ 4,500.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 4,333.00 $ 8,666.00 $ 3,899.00 $ 7,798.00 $ 2,480.50 $ 4,961.00 8 INSTALL CURB & GUTTER L.F. 1194 $ 70.00 $ 83,580.00 $ 38.00 $ 45,372.00 $ 47.00 $ 56,118.00 $ 30.06 $ 35,891.64 9 INSTALL 4" THICK CONCRETE SIDEWALK S.F. 5795 $ 12.00 $ 69,540.00 $ 46,360.00 8.00 $ $ 8.50 $ 49,257.50 $ 38,942.40 6.72 $ 10 INSTALL 8" THICK CONCRETE CROSS GUTTER S.F. 374 $ 50.00 $ 18,700.00 $ 31.50 $ 11,781.00 $ 30.45 $ 11,388.30 $ 22.32 $ 8,347.68 11 REMOVE EXISTING STRIPING L.F. 375 $ 5.00 $ 1,875.00 $ 6.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 7.80 $ 2,925.00 $ 6.25 $ 2,343.75 12 INSTALL 12" SOLID WHITE LIMIT LINE - THERMOPLASTIC L.F. 61 $ 8.00 $ 488.00 $ 7.00 $ 427.00 $ 9.00 $ 549.00 $ 10.00 $ 610.0013 INSTALL 12" SOLID YELLOW CROSS WALK STRIPE - THERMOPLASTIC L.F. 167 $ 10.00 $ 1,670.00 $ 5.50 $ 918.50 $ 7.00 $ 1,169.00 $ 10.00 $ 1,670.00 14 INSTALL 24" SOLID YELLOW CROSS WALK STRIPE - THERMOPLASTIC L.F. 140 $ 12.00 $ 1,680.00 $ 8.00 $ 1,120.00 $ 10.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 20.00 $ 2,800.00 15 INSTALL 6" YELLOW CENTER LINE (DETAIL 22) - THERMOPLASTIC L.F. 1075 $ 4.00 $ 4,300.00 $ 3.25 $ 3,493.75 $ 4.00 $ 4,300.00 $ 6.25 $ 6,718.7516 INSTALL 6" BIKE LANE LINE - THERMOPLASTIC - DETAIL 39 & 39A L.F. 2373 $ 3.00 $ 7,119.00 $ 1.50 $ 3,559.50 $ 2.00 $ 4,746.00 $ 3.75 $ 8,898.7517 INSTALL WHITE THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS S.F. 204 $ 20.00 $ 4,080.00 $ 22.00 $ 4,488.00 $ 28.00 $ 5,712.00 $ 20.00 $ 4,080.00 18 FURNISH AND INSTALL SOLAR-POWERED FLASHING LED STOP SIGN - R1-1 (36"X36") EA. 1 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 5,900.00 $ 5,900.00 $ 2,750.00 $ 2,750.00 19 FURNISH AND INSTALL STOP SIGN - R1-1 (30"X30") EA. 3 $ 800.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 750.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 986.00 $ 2,958.00 $ 437.50 $ 1,312.5020 FURNISH AND INSTALL "ALL WAY" SIGN - R1-4 (18"X6") EA. 1 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 197.00 $ 197.00 $ 93.75 $ 93.75 21 FURNISH AND INSTALL R2-1 SIGN - (24"x30") (45 MPH) EA. 1 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 615.00 $ 615.00 $ 808.00 $ 808.00 $ 437.50 $ 437.50 22 FURNISH AND INSTALL R7-9 SIGN - (18"x24") EA. 6 $ 400.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 500.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 657.00 $ 3,942.00 $ 406.25 $ 2,437.50 23 FURNISH AND INSTALL S4-5a SIGN - (36"x36") - FYG EA. 1 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 725.00 $ 725.00 $ 953.00 $ 953.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 24 FURNISH AND INSTALL S5-3 SIGN - (24"x30") EA. 1 $ 400.00 $ 400.00 $ 615.00 $ 615.00 $ 808.00 $ 808.00 $ 437.50 $ 437.50 25 FURNISH AND INSTALL W3-1 "STOP AHEAD" SIGN - (36"x36") EA. 1 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 750.00 $ 750.00 $ 986.00 $ 986.00 $ 437.50 $ 437.50 26 FURNISH AND INSTALL W8-18 "ROAD MAY FLOOD" SIGN (36"x36") - FYG EA. 1 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 750.00 $ 750.00 $ 986.00 $ 986.00 $ 875.00 $ 875.00 27 ADJUST/RELOCATE EXISTING SIGN, FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW POLE, REQUIRED MOUNTING HARDWARE AND FOOTING.

EA. 1 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 657.00 $ 657.00 $ 434.75 $ 434.75 28 QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM L.S. 1 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 9,375.00 $ 9,375.00 29 PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN L.S. 1 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,200.00 $ 4,200.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 2,820.46 $ 2,820.46 30 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL L.S. 1 $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 26,623.90 $ 26,623.90 $ 7,000.25 $ 7,000.25 $ 15,801.43 $ 15,801.43 Date Prepared: 07/15/24. By: JMP TOTAL: 596,956.60 $ $ 480,000.00 $ 497,580.00 $ 534,558.42

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY - BID SUMMARY
Hacienda Blvd. Rehabilitation - Manzanita Ave. to Redwood Blvd. - STPL 5399 (033) Engineer's Estimate
Nagle Earthworks
Bakersfield, CA (661) 364-2821
Lic No. 861047
R.C. BECKER
Santa Clarita, CA (661) 259-4845
Lic No. 258762

ITEM CODE
123
Westrock General Engineering
Bakersfield, CA (661) 496-4246
Lic No. 1096953
BHT ENGINEERING, INC.

Civil Engineering & Construction Management
218 S. “H” Street, Ste. 201
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 558-4641
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