El Cajon City Council
April 22, 2025

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Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
APRIL 22, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Steve Goble, Councilmember Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager Michelle Metschel, Councilmember Morgan Foley, City Attorney Phil Ortiz, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bill Wells

ROLL CALL: City Clerk Angela Cortez

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the April 8, 2025, Meeting and the Agenda of the April 22, 2025, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Proclamation: International Firefighters' Day

AGENDA CHANGES:

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CONSENT ITEMS:

Consent Items are routine matters enacted by one motion according to the RECOMMENDATION listed below. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or person in attendance may request discussion of a Consent Item at this time.

1. Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the April 8, 2025, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.

2. Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.

3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the reading by title and waives the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.

4. Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs to Public Facilities.

5. New Classification Specifications and Salary Setting for Stormwater Compliance Inspector I and II

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves and authorizes the proposed classification specifications and salary setting for Stormwater Compliance Inspector I and II.

6. Professional Services Agreement for Continued Jamacha Road Safety Improvements

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., for a one-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.

7. Award of Bid No. 003-26 – Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs Re-Bid

7. Award of Bid No. 003-26 – Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs Re-Bid

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:

Approve Plans and Specifications for Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs Re-Bid, Bid No. 003-26;

1. (a) Find the low bidder’s omission of surety officers' signatures on the Power of Attorney (POA) a minor irregularity; and

2. (b) Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Hazard Construction Engr, LLC (Hazard), in the amount of $2,505,850.

8. Youth League Utility Support Fiscal Year 2025/2026

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the Recreation Council's recommendation to provide utility support, in the amount of $2,400 per league, to eight Executive Member Youth leagues.

9. Sewer System Management Plan Update

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Receives the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) update and Appendices for approval and filing; and

1. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, certifying that the 2025 SSMP is in compliance with the State of California Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR).

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

At this time, any person may address a matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency that is not on the Agenda. Comments relating to items on today’s docket are to be taken at the time the item is heard. State law prohibits discussion or action on items not on the Agenda; however, Council, Authority and Agency Members may briefly respond to statements or questions. An item may be placed on a future Agenda.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

10. Adoption of New Fees, Modification and Elimination of Existing Fees, and Amendment of Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.

Closes the Public Hearing; and2.

Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to modify certain existing fees, add and delete certain fees, and amend the City’s Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees.

3. 11. Zoning Code Update

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.

Closes the Public Hearing;2.

Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act exemption; and

3. Introduces the next Ordinance, in order, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0001.

4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

12. Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Amend the CalPERS Contract and Introduction of First Reading of Ordinance Amending the CalPERS Contract for El Cajon Police Officers' Association and Police Officers' Association Management Group

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the intention to amend the contract between the City of El Cajon (City) and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide cost sharing of an additional contribution of one percent for the El Cajon Police Officers’ Association (POA) and El Cajon Police Officers’ Association Management Group (POAMG) CalPERS Classic members, under Government Code section 20516.

Additionally, that the City Council introduces the first reading of the next Ordinance, in order, amending the contract between the City and CalPERS to provide cost sharing of an additional contribution of one percent for the POA and POAMG CalPERS Classic members, under Government Code section 20516.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.

13. Council Activity Report

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

14. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Public Safety Committee – Alternate.

15. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.

16. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.

17. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

18. Introduction of an Ordinance for a Fee for Non-Emergent Lift Assist Services

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order;1.

Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; and2.

Directs the second reading of the Ordinance to be placed on the May 13, 2025 City Council agenda.

3. 19. Introduction of an Ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Moves to introduce the proposed Ordinance, in order;1.

Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; and2.

Directs the second reading of the Ordinance to be placed on the May 13, 2025 City Council agenda.

3. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

ADJOURNMENT: The Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 22nd day of April 2025, is adjourned to Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 1.

DATE: April 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Angela Cortez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the April 8, 2025, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.

Attachments
04-08-25DRAFTminutes - 3PM

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JOINT MEETING OF THE

EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING

AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

TO THE EL CAJON

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

MINUTES

CITY OF EL CAJON

EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA

April 8, 2025

A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, April 8 , 2025, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 2:59 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.

R O L L C A L L
Council/Agencymembers present: Goble, Metschel, and Ortiz Council/Agencymembers absent: None
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair present: Kendrick
Mayor/Chair present: Wells
Other Officers present: Mitchell, City Manager/Executive Director DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Foley, City Attorney/General Counsel
Janzer, Deputy City Clerk/Secretary

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Mayor Wells and MOMENT OF SILENCE.

POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Or ders of Adjournment of the March 25, 2025, Meeting, the Joint Special Meeting of March 25, 2025, and the Agenda of the April 8, 2025, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

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PRESENTATIONS:

 April Pool's Day

AGENDA CHANGES: None

CONSENT ITEMS: (1 – 10)

1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings

Approve Minutes of the March 25, 2025, Meetings o f the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.

2. Warrants

Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.

3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only

Approve the readi ng by title and waive s the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.

4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended February 28, 2025

Receive the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended February 28, 2025.

PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC:

5. Award of Bid No. 020-25 – Marquee Installation Re-Bid

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:

1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Marquee Installation Re-Bid, Bid No. 020-25;

2. Find the following:
a) Protest submitted by Ayuma House Planning Company (AHPC) timely but without merit;
b) Low bidder’s omission of surety signature notarization on the bid bond a minor irregularity;
c) Fourth low bidder’s omission of principal signature on t he bid bond a minor irregularity; and

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CONSENT ITEMS: (Item 5 – Continued)

d) Second low bidder non -responsive for the reasons set forth in the agenda report.

3. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Sign Factory, Printing & Office Equipment, Inc. dba Sign Factory (SF), in the amount of $51,000.

DISCUSSION

Evan Boji , with Ayuma House Planning Company , expressed concerns about the bid amount submitted by Sign Factory, Printing & Office Equipment, Inc.

Councilmember Metschel stated that the lower bid would save the taxpayers money.

City Manager Mitchell advised that City staff contacted the bidder to confirm they could complete the job per the specs and per prices quoted.

In response to a question from Mayor Wells, City Attorney Foley confirmed there would be bonds for labor and materials, and for performance in case the bidder abandons the job. He reiterated that the City does not have a legal reason to justify rejecting the bid.

In response to a question from Councilmember Goble, Ci ty Attorney Foley stated the bidder has worked for public agencies before based on staff’s investigation.

City Manager Mitchell stated it was not a requirement to have prior public works experience and that their work is satisfactory per the City’s procurement policy.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to ADOPT Resolution No. 025- 25, Approving Plans and Specifications for Marquee Installation Re -Bid, Bid No. 020 -25; Find the following: a) Protest submitted by Ayuma House Planning Company (AHPC) timely but wi thout merit; b) Low bidder’s omission of surety signature notarization on the bid bond a minor irregularity; c) Fourth low bidder’s omission of principal signature on the bid bond a minor irregularity; and d) Second low bidder non - responsive for the reason s set forth in the agenda report; and ADOPT Resolution No. 026 -25 Awarding the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Sign Factory, Printing & Office Equipment, Inc. dba Sign Factory (SF), in the amount of $51,000.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)

6. Authorization to Apply for San Diego Association of Governments Smart Growth Incentive Program Grants

Adopt Resolution No. 0 27-25 to amend the scope of work and increase the compensation for the Public Works Cont ract with Downstream Services, Inc. (DSI) in the not-to-exceed amount of $114,024.

7. Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs

Adopt Resolution No. 028-25 to proclaim the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs to Public Facilities.

8. Contract Amendment for Bid No. 010-22 – Median & Right-of-Ways Maintenance

Adopt Resolution No. 029-25 to increase compensation for the Median & Right -of-Ways Maintenance multi -year contract with GeoCal Environmental Management & Landscaping (GeoCal) in the not to exceed amount of an additional $38,695.85 for the third renewal term and to increase the not -to-exceed amount to $203,539.89 for the fourth renewal term.

9. Consulting Agreement with Lighthouse Land Development for Planning/Economic Analysis/Financing Services Related to Parkway Plaza Redevelopment

Adopt Resolution No. 030 -25 to approve the consulting agreement with Lighthouse Land Development, LLC, for contractual work pertaining to the redevelopment of Parkway Plaza.

10. Contract Amendment for RFP No. 031 -24 – Wells Park Pickleball Landscape Architectural Services

Adopt Resolution No. 031 -25 to Appropriate $1,743 of City CIP Fund (501) equity to increase the Wells Park Indoor Soccer and Pickle Ball (233793PWCP -Task1) project; and include additional services in the Agreement for Professional Services with Spurlock Landscape Architects (SLA) for Wells Park Pickleball Landscape Architectural Services, and to increase the compensation in the not -to-exceed amount of $71,743 for the additional services.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 4 and 6 to 10.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

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PUBLIC COMMENT:

Brenda Hammond spoke against using homeless people for political, financial , or religious gains.

Maryann Ostermeyer thanked the City Council for getting the fencing completed along First Street and inquired about the role of the Police Department in regards to ICE deportations.

In response to a question by Ms. Ostermeyer, Mayor Wells stated t he Police Department will follow the law.

David Condit requested to have the announcements from law enforcement helicopters posted on the City’s My El Cajon App.

In response to Mr. Condit’s request, Council advised that the helicopters are owned by the City and that the public may text “hello” to (858) 866 -4356 to receive the message via text from the Sheriff’s department or visit the Sheriff’s department website.

City Manager Mitchell clarified that if the helicopter is owned by San Diego then the message can be viewed on the app X, formerly Twitter.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

11. Update on the El Cajon On-Demand Micro-transit Project

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accepts the information c ontained in the report.

DISCUSSION

City Engineer , Mario Sanchez , introduced Alex Newman , with V ia, who provided detailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
 The coverage zone is based on demand;
 Assistance provided for handicap riders;
 Monitoring questions about the service on social media;

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 11 – Continued)

 Terms of the program;
 Impacted bus routes; and
 Drop-off location options.

No Motion was required for the Item.

12. Consider an Extension to the Animal Services Agreement with the San Diego Humane Society

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Animal Services A greement with the San Diego Humane Society to operate the El Cajon Animal Shelter and to provide animal control, care, and sheltering in the City.

DISCUSSION

Assistant City Manager, Vince DiMaggio, provided detailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
 The increase to the agreement;
 San Diego Human Society is operating at a loss in some instances;  In the past, the City was operating at a loss when it was managed in-house;  Labor and medical costs;
 Other shelters are experiencing the similar losses; and  Using the San Diego Human Society costs less than the City managing the operations.

MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADOPT Resolution No. 032-25, approving the Animal Services Agreement with the San Diego Humane Society to operate the El Cajon Animal Shelter and to provide animal control, care, and sheltering in the City.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

13. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Five-Year Business Plan Update

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receives and accepts the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Five-Year Business Plan update.

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 13 – Continued)

DISCUSSION

Principal Fiscal Analyst, Autumn Reberger, provided detailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
 No sinking funds for future roof repairs;
 Community events;
 Essential City services;
 Reduction to the deficit;
 Use of reserve funds;
 Police Department recruitments;
 Sponsorships and donations;
 Keeping money in El Cajon;
 Assumptions used to project the budget;
 CalPERS contributions;
 Department budget cuts;
 Impact of Parkway Plaza sale tax; and
 Building impact fees.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to receive and accept the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Five-Year Business Plan update and provide feedback.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

14. Fee for Non -Emergent Lift Assist Services Provided to Congregate Care Facilities

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback on the creation of a fee for non -emergent lift assist services provided to Congregate Care Facilities.

DISCUSSION

Senior Management Analyst , Barbara Watkins , provided det ailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
 Fees would go to the general fund;
 Appeal process; and
 Fees for cost recovery.

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 14 – Continued)

MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to receive the report and provides feedback on the creation of a fee for non -emergent lift assist services provided to Congregate Care Facilities.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:

SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.

15. Council Activities Report/Comments

Report as submitted.

ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

16. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Publi c Safety Committee – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as submitted.

17. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as submitted.

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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: (Continued)

18. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as submitted.

19. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advanced Wa ter Purification Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

In addition to the submitted re port, Councilmember Ortiz added that he attended the East County Economic Development Council on April 8, 2025 and the California State Senate session in Sacramento on April 7, 2025.

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None

CLOSED SESSIONS:

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency adjourns to Closed Session as follows:

20. Closed Session - Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Manager

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CLOSED SESSIONS: (Continued)

21. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One (1) potential case – On October 18, 2024, the City of El Cajon received a claim on behalf of Mr. James Moore, alleging that on April 17, 2024, a City employee posted a video of the claimant on the social media platform maintained by the El Cajon Police De partment incorrectly identifying the claimant as a potential prowler in the backyard of the employee’s residence, in the form of a public service announcement reminding residents to report suspicious activities at their own homes.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADJOURN to Closed Session at 4:53 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

RECONVENED to Open Session at 5:41 p.m.

City Attorney Foley reported that Councilmember Goble left the Closed Session at 5:35 p.m.

City Attorney Foley reported the following actions:

Item 21 was considered first.

Item 21: City Council gave direction to the City’s legal Council Item 20: Performed Evaluation of City Manager

Mayor Well allowed a public comment at this time:

Michael Cartwright spoke about repairs needed near Bosworth Court, the Mother Goose Parade, City events, the Police Department, Parkway Plaza, and how El Cajon has changed.

Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successo r Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 8th day of April, 2025, at 5:53 p.m., to Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 4.

DATE: April 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Dave Richards, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs to Public Facilities.

BACKGROUND:

On March 17, 2025, the Public Works Department received a report of a sinkhole at 842 Brockton Street. Upon further investigation, staff discovered a sinkhole measuring approximately 3 feet by 4 feet wide, and 5 feet deep in the side yard of the property, about 5 feet away from the slab of the home. Records confirm that the City owns and maintains a 24 inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) that travels through the property to convey storm water from the street to a natural channel behind the property. The sinkhole was filled to protect the property from imminent danger. City staff attempted to inspect the failed pipe but were unable to due to pipe failures on both ends of the pipe.

Due to the excessive moisture in the surrounding soil, the failed pipe, and the potential for additional rainfall during the regular rainy season, it is prudent to replace the failed pipe to prevent the creation of additional sinkholes. The conditions require immediate repairs to the storm water system to protect adjacent public improvements, maintain critical street thoroughfares, and preserve life and safety. On March 25, 2025, the City Council declared an emergency with Resolution No. 024-25.

On March 28, 2025, the City contracted Montano Pipeline to complete the pipe excavation and replacement. The contractor began work on the property on Thursday April 3, 2025. The project is anticipated to take up to 8 weeks to complete. Currently, the estimated costs to excavate and replace the storm water pipe is approximately $450,000. As of April 16th, 72 of 250 feet of pipe has been excavated and replaced.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

Emergency repairs to publicly-owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to public health, safety, or general welfare are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to section 15269(b) (Emergency Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
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FISCAL IMPACT:

Sufficient funds are available in the FY 24-25 Wastewater Maintenance budget (650720).

Prepared By: Dave Richards, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By: Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ___-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON PROCLAIMING THE

CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY FOR STORM WATER SYSTEM REPAIRS

WHEREAS, the El Cajon City Council ( "City Council") is authorized under section 8630 of the California Government Code to proclaim the continuing existence of a local emergency when conditions exist within the jurisdiction of the City of El Cajon (the " City") which pose an extreme peril to public health, safety and life; and

WHEREAS, section 8.08.060 of the El Cajon Municipal Code empowers the City Council to proclaim a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity; and

WHEREAS, on March 17, 2025, the Public Works Department received a report of a sinkhole at 842 Brockton Street; and

WHEREAS, u pon further investigation, staff discovered a sinkhole measuring approximately 3 feet by 4 feet wide, and 5 feet deep in the side yard of the property, about 5 feet away from the slab of the home; and

WHEREAS, records confirm that the City owns and maintains a 24 inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) that travels through the property to move storm water from the street to a natural channel behind the property; and

WHEREAS, the sinkhole was filled to protect the property from imminent danger and City staff attempted to inspect the failed pipe but were unable to due to pipe failures on both ends of the pipe; and

WHEREAS, due to the excessive moisture in the surrounding soil, the failed pipe, and the potential for additional rainfall during the regular rainy season, it is prudent to replace the failed pipe to prevent the creation of additional sinkholes; and

WHEREAS, the conditions require immediate repairs to the storm water system to protect adjacent public improvements, maintain critical street thoroughfares, and preserve life, adjacent private property, and safety, and recognizing the potential health and environmental impacts, on March 25, 2025, the City Council declared an emergency with Resolution No. 024-25; and

WHEREAS, on March 28, 2025, the City contracted Montano Pipeline to complete the pipe excavation and replacement, which work began on the property on Monday March 31, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the contractor began work on the property on Monday March 31, 2025, and the project is anticipated to take up to 8 weeks to complete, which is two-weeks longer than the

initial project timeline. Early estimated costs to excavate and replace the storm water pipe is approximately $450,000. As of April 16, 72 of 250 feet of pipe was excavated and replaced; and

WHEREAS, emergency repairs to publicly-owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to public health, safety, or general welfare are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CE QA) pursuant to section 15269(b) (Emergency Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines.; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the FY 24- 25 Wastewater Maintenance budget (650720).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.

2. That in addition to adopting Resolution No. 024 -25, the City Council approved an exemption from further environmental review under section 15269(b) (Emergency Projects) of California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") Guidelines, and authorized staff to file a notice of exemption for this emergency project.

3. That during the existence of said local emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the Disaster Council of this City shall be those prescribed by state law, ordinances, and resolutions of this City and by the City of El Cajon Emergency Plan.

4. That the City Manager, or such person designated by the City Manager, is authorized and directed to apply for, and execute such documents required to establish necessary and continuing repairs of the City's sewer system.

5. That the local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until termination is proclaimed by the City Council of the City of El Cajon.

04/22/25 CC Agenda
Reso - Proclaiming Emergency Continuation #2 for Storm Water System Repairs 041425 City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 5.

DATE: April 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Megan Blake, Human Resources Manager
SUBJECT: New Classification Specifications and Salary Setting for Stormwater Compliance Inspector I and II
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves and authorizes the proposed classification specifications and salary setting for Stormwater Compliance Inspector I and II.

BACKGROUND:

At the request of the Engineering Services Department, the City conducted a job analysis of the Code Compliance Inspector position assigned to enforce the City's Storm Water Protection Program (SWPP). Based on an analysis of the essential functions of the current position, and a survey of other local agencies with comparable positions, it was determined SWPPs are enforced by classifications with specific storm water responsibilities and qualifications.

Currently, the City's Code Compliance Inspector does not include specific storm water related responsibilities and qualifications. Although some of the fundamental knowledge, skills and abilities are captured in the Code Compliance Inspector classification, the classification was never intended for SWPP. The proposed classifications of Stormwater Compliance Inspector I and II will better define the City's intent for this position. Additionally, creating this new classification, which is specific to stormwater, will allow the City to attract candidates with experience and knowledge that specifically align with the program.

The Stormwater Compliance Inspector I and II classifications are represented by the Municipal Employee Association (MEA) bargaining group. As such, the City had a duty to discuss the proposed new classification with the bargaining group. MEA reviewed the proposed classifications and approved them on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Proposed Hourly Rates for Stormwater Compliance Inspector I

STEP HOURLY
RATE
1 $32.9657
2 $34.6140
3 $36.3447
4 $38.1619
5 $40.0700
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Proposed Hourly Rates for Stormwater Compliance Inspector II

STEP HOURLY
RATE
1 $37.4247
2 $39.2960
3 $41.2608
4 $43.3238
5 $45.4900
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

City Council approval of the proposed classification specifications and salary is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a personnel-related action and is therefore not a project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact. Budgetary appropriations do not need to be adjusted as this is a request to create new classifications and establish hourly rates for the proposed classifications.

Prepared By: Megan Blake, Human Resources Manager
Reviewed By: Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Proposed Stormwater Compliance Inspector I/II

CITY OF EL CAJON

STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR I/II

CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Function: To inspect industrial, commercial, residential, municipal facilities, and construction sites for compliance with stormwater regulations as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit; to enforce and ensure compliance with the City's Storm Water Management and the Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program to perform education and outreach activities; to interpret, apply and explain applicable policies, regulations and rules, and maintain related records; and to perform related work as assigned.

Class Characteristics:

Stormwater Compliance Inspector I: This is the entry -level class . This class is distinguished from the journey leve l by performing less than the full range of duties assigned to level II. Incumbent works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned areas of responsibility are learned. If, after one year, the employee successfully performs the duties assigned, receives a satisfactory rating or better, becomes a Qualified Stormwater Practitioner (QSP) , and receives the PC832 cer tification, the employee will advance to Stormwater Compliance Inspector II without examination.

Stormwater Compliance Inspector II: This is the full journey-level class. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operatin g procedures and policies within the work unit.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are typically filled by advancement from the entry-level, or when filled from the outside, have prior experience.

Representative Duties:

 Perform routine sto rmwater runoff inspections of industrial, commercial, residential, municipal facilities, and construction sites as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit;
 Conduct site visits, communicate with property owners , and r ecommend solutions and/or mitigation measures;
 Follow-up to ensure compliance; monitor and inspect various sites to prevent illicit connection/illegal discharge (IC/ID);
 Prepare and maintain records of site visits and chronologies using a computer; assist in report preparation;
 Assist in providing instruction to the public/City regarding codes and regulations as required by NPDES;
 Perform sampling and basic field-testing of stormwater runoff flows;  Assess potential pollutants and further need for lab testing; City of El Cajon
Code Compliance Officer

 Schedule work activities and inspections with the supervisor to meet program objectives in a timely manner;
 Provide a fundamental review of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for construction to identify potential stormwater discharge sources and Best Management Practices (BMPs), structural and non -structural, to maximize stormwater quality protection;
 Provide stormwater regulations and BMPs information to property and business owners, tenants, city employees, and the general public t hrough individual contact in the field, over the counter, at workshops or community events, and by telephone or other appropriate means;
 Assist in the evaluation and interpretation of technical reports, plans, documents, manifests, applications , and permi ts related to environmental regulations and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations;
 Drive City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices;  Build and maintain positive working relationships with co -workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service;  Perform municipal code enforcement in the Right of Way as needed;  Perform other related duties as assigned.

Contacts and Relationships: The employee has considerable contact with residents and members of the business community. The employee will exercise a high degree of persuasive ability and tact in gaining compliance without resentment. O ccasionally, the employee may have to deal with antagonistic individuals and be subjected to verbal abuse.

Accountability: The employee is accountable for work quality and quantity, timeliness and accuracy, case documentation , and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Working Conditions: The employee must frequently drive throughout t he City to investigate complaints and enter private property and businesses in this pursuit. Upon occasion, this takes place in inclement weather. Upon occasion, ent er into open and enclosed channels throughout the City . May work weekends or after regular business hours as a part of a modified work schedule or for special events.

Physical Condition: Shall possess the physical, mental, and emotional ability to perform the essential duties of the position without the threat of hazard to self or others.

Incumbents are required to work on a keyboard; have sufficient vision to read typical business documents, plans, and observe code violations; and have sufficient vocal and auditory abilities to communicate with others. Additional essential functions include standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying large sets of plans over short distances, and possibly carrying a large set of plans at a commercial worksite inspection.

City of El Cajon
Code Compliance Officer

While performing the duties of this job, employees are frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Employees are occasionally required to move about an office; use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abil ities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience:

Stormwater Compliance Inspector I: At least one year experience in environmental inspection assignments or related field, preferably in a municipality . Experience in maintaining records and writing reports is desirable.

Stormwater Compliance Inspector II: At least three years experience in environmental inspection assignments or related field, preferably in a municipality . Experience in maintaining records and writing reports is desirable.

Education:

Stormwater Compliance Inspector I /II: Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by additional training in environmental code enforcement, construction inspection, or a related field. An Associate's degree from a n accredited college with major coursework in a related field is preferred.

Special Requirements:

Stormwater Compliance Inspector I/II: Possession of, or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a valid Class C California driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a PC832 certification within 12 months of appointment.

Possession or ability to obtain confined space certificate within 12 months of appointment.

Stormwater Compliance Inspector II: Possession of Quali fied Stormwater Practitioner (QSP) certificate.

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

 Considerable knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local codes, ordinances , and regulations affecting the NPDES Permit and Storm Water Program; City of El Cajon
Code Compliance Officer

 Knowledge of basic methods o f sampling and detection of potential pollutants in stormwater runoff or other waste and their effect on stormwater and environmental protection;
 Ability to learn principles and practices of techniques of code violation investigations and enforcement related to stormwater and the NPDES permit;  Ability to use powers of persuasion to gain voluntary compliance;  Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations;
 Ability to originate correspondence that is clear, concise, and effectual;  Ability to maintain computerized records and prepare reports;  Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with residents, business owners, tenants, and property owners;
 Ability to apply the procedures and techniques involved in the investigation, documentation, and enforcement of codes and regulations;  Ability to learn, understand, interpret , and make decisions pertaining to codes, regulations, ordinances, laws and policies;
 Considerable ability to plan and carry out duties independently.

Established: 04/25
Approved by MEA: 4/7/2025
Approved by City Council:

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 6.

DATE: April 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mara Romano, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement for Continued Jamacha Road Safety Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., for a one-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.

BACKGROUND:

On August 11, 2020, the City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate/execute a civil engineering PSA with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. (CRAI) to perform the design of safety improvements along Jamacha Road project (Project) in the not-to-exceed amount of $240,446.

The agreement expired August 16, 2023.

On October 24, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a civil engineering PSA for continued services with CRAI to perform topographic field surveying, right-of-way and utility mapping, construction document preparation, Storm Water Mitigation Plan revisions, and bid/construction period services in the not-to-exceed amount of $52,750, for the Project. The agreement expired November 12, 2024; however, the Engineering Services Department requires the continued services of CRAI to address contractor’s requests for information regarding plans for the Project.

To complete the work, the continuation of services in the amount of $10,000 is necessary, which will result in a total services cost of $303,196.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

City Council approval of the proposed professional services agreement for roadway safety improvements is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with section 15301(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 will address the remaining work. Funds are available in Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Budget – Jamacha Road Safety Improvements (203688PWCP).
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Prepared By: Mara Romano, Purchasing Agent
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ___-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR CONTINUED JAMACHA ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

WHEREAS, on August 11, 2020, the City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate/execute a civil engineering Professional Services Agreement ("Initial Agreement") with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. ( "CRAI") to perform the design of safety improvements along Jamacha Road ("Project"); and

WHEREAS, the Initial Agreement expired August 16, 2023, however, the Public Works Department required the continued services of CRAI to perform topographic field surveying, right-of way and utility mapping, prepare construction documents, revise Storm Water Mitigation Plan, and bid/construction period services as a part of the Project; and

WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a civil engineering PSA for continued services with CRAI to perform topographic field surveying, right -of-way and utility mapping, construction document preparation, Storm Water Mitigation Plan revisions, and bid/construction period services in the not-to- exceed amount of $52,750 ("Second Agreement"); and
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WHEREAS, the Second Agreement expired November 12, 2024, however, the Engineering Services Department requires the continued services of CRAI to address contractor’s requests for information regarding plans; and

WHEREAS, to complete the work, the a third agreement for continuation of services in the amount of $10,000 is necessary (Third Agreement), which will result in a total services cost of $303,196 for the Project; and

WHEREAS, City Council approval of the Third Agreement for roadway safety improvements is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with section 15301(c) of the state CEQA Guidelines; and

WHEREAS, the City Council believes it to be in the City's best interest to approve the Third Agreement in a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 to address the remaining work for the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are t he findings of the City Council.

2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City to approve entering into the Third Agreement for professional services with CRAI, for a term of one (1) year, to address the remaining work for the Project, in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.

3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, to execute the Third Agreement, with any such changes and refinements as may be necessary and approved by the City Manager.

4. The City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute any subsequent amendments to the Third Agreement, or other documents necessary, as may be approved by the City Manager, on behalf of the City of El Cajon.

04/22/25 CC Agenda
Reso – Approve PSA w/Chen Ryan – (Cont. Jamacha Rd. Safety Impvts.) 041025 City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 7.

DATE: April 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mara Romano, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Award of Bid No. 003-26 – Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs Re-Bid
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:

Approve Plans and Specifications for Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs Re-Bid, Bid No. 003-26;

1. (a) Find the low bidder’s omission of surety officers' signatures on the Power of Attorney (POA) a minor irregularity; and

2. (b) Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Hazard Construction Engr, LLC (Hazard), in the amount of $2,505,850.

BACKGROUND:

The Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs project encompasses the repair of spalling, rebar exposure, and damaged joints to prevent further corrosion and extend the life of the box culvert throughout Forester Creek.

On April 23, 2024, the City Council approved rejecting all bids and authorized re-bidding the project with revised plans and specifications. Therefore, the re-bid of this project was advertised on February 14, 2025. The City received six bids on March 31, 2025, and evaluated the four lowest submissions.

The bid specifications required all bidders to submit a bid security in an amount not less than 10% of the bid amount, accompanied by the surety’s POA. Hazard submitted a bid bond with the surety’s POA; however, it was not executed by the surety’s officers in accordance with California Code of Regulations 11 CCR § 50.10, as adopted by the State of California, Department of Insurance, which states the POA shall be originally signed by an authorized person.

After a thorough review of the municipal code, ordinances, and case law, City staff determined the inadvertent omission of the surety officers' signatures on the POA for Hazard’s bid bond, does not likely create an unfair advantage as an attorney-in-fact for the surety company provided the executed POA, upon request. As a result, the City Council has the discretion to waive the surety’s signature requirement on the bid bonds and approve the absence of the surety signatures as immaterial for this bid.
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Staff recommends the City Council adopts resolutions, in order, to:

Approve the plans and specifications for the project, and 1. (a) Find the low bidder’s omission of surety officers' signatures on the POA a minor irregularity; and

2. (b) Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Hazard Construction Engr, LLC (Hazard), in the amount of $2,505,850.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The inspection of City drainage facilities and repair activities is exempt in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15309.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact is $2,505,850. Sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Box Culvert Assessment & Repairs (183611PWCP) project.

Prepared By: Mara Romano, Purchasing Agent
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - Plans & Specs
Resolution - Awd.

Bid Summary - 003-26

R
ESOLUTION NO. ___-25

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOX CULVERT CONDITION ASSES

SMENT & REPAIRS RE-B ID
(Bid No. 003-26)
WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering Services has submitted plans and specifications for the Resolution Awarding Bid for the Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs project (Bid No. 003-26) (the "Project"); and W
HEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the City o f El Cajon that t he plans and specifications for the Project should be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the plans and specifications for the Project submitted by the Director of Engineering Services are here by approved and adopted as the official plans and specifications for said Project.

2. Said pl ans and sp ecifications ar e directed to be filed i n the office of the Director of Engineering Services of the City of El Cajon. 04/14/25 CC Agenda
Reso – Bid No.003-26 – Box Culvert – Plans & Specs (Hazard) 041425

RESOLUTION NO. ___-25

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

AWARDING THE BID FOR BOX CULVERT CONDITION

ASSESSMENT & REPAIRS RE-BID
(Bid No. 003-26)

WHEREAS, the Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs project encompasses the repair of spalling, rebar exposure, and damaged joints to prevent further corrosion and extend the life of the box culverts throughout Forester Creek; and

WHEREAS, on April 23, 2024, the City Council approved rejecting all bids and authorized re-bidding the project with revised plans and specifications; and

WHEREAS, the re-bid of this project was advertised on February 14, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the bid specifications required all bidders to submit a bid security in an amount not less than 10% of the bid amount, accompanied by the surety’s Power of Attorney ("POA"); and

WHEREAS, Hazard Construction Engr, LLC ("Hazard") submitted a bid bond with the surety’s POA, however, it was not executed by the surety’s officers in accordance with California Code of Regulations 11 CCR § 50.10, as adopted by the State of California, Department of Insurance, which states the POA shall be originally signed by an authorized person; and

WHEREAS, after thorough review of the municipal code, ordinances, and case law, City staff determined the inadvertent omission of the surety officers' signatures on the POA for Hazard’s bid bond, does not likely create an unfair advantage as an attorney- in-fact for the surety company provided the executed POA, upon request; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has the discretion to waive the surety’s signature requirement on the bid bonds and appr ove the absence of the surety signatures as immaterial for this bid; and

WHEREAS, the fiscal impact is $2,505,850 , and sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Box Culvert Assessment & Repairs (183611PWCP) project; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends the City Council adopts resolutions to: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for the project, 2) Find that the absence of the surety signatures is immaterial for this bid, and 3) Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Hazard for the not-to-exceed amount of $2,505,850; and

WHEREAS, the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The inspection of city drainage facilities and repair activities is exempt in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15309; and

WHEREAS, the City Council believes it to be in the best interest of the City to award the Bid to Hazard for the not-to-exceed amount of $2,505,850, as recommended by staff.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE C ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.

2. City staff determined the inadvertent omission of the surety officers' signatures on the POA for Hazard’s bid bond, does not likely create an unfair advantage as an attorney-in-fact for the surety company provided the executed POA, upon request and as a result, the City Council has the discretion to waive the surety’s signature requirement on the bid bonds and approve the abse nce of the surety signatures as immaterial for this bid.

3. The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The inspection of city drainage facilities and repair activities is exempt in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15309.

4. The City Council hereby awards the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Hazard for the not-to-exceed amount of $2,505,850.

5. The City Manager, or designee, and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute an contract for the Project on behalf of the City (the "Contract"), with such changes or amendments as maybe approved by the City Manager, or designee, and to take all act ions and to execute all documents and/or attachments to the Contract, and other documents necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of the Contract.

04/22/25 CC Agenda
Reso – Bid 003-26 – Award Box Culvert (Hazard) 041425

City of El Cajon – Purchasing Division

BID EVALUATION
(To be included as an attachment to the agenda report.) Bid No. 003-26 Bid Name: Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs Re- Bid

Solicitation Due Date/Time: March 31, 2025/ 2:00
p.m.

Initial Date of Advertisement: February 14, 2025

Number of Responses Received: 6

Bid Estimate: $3,500,000

SUMMARY OF BIDS (INCLUDE ANY ADD. ALTS.):

BID EVALUATION (TOP FOUR LOWEST RESPONSES):

Bidder Bid Responsiveness Notes
Hazard Construction Engr, LLC Yes
Rehak General Engineering, LLC Yes
Blue Pacific Engineering Construction, LLC Yes
Griffith Company Yes

LEGAL REVIEW REQUIRED: YES  NO  IF YES, DATE LEGAL REVIEW COMPLETED: April 2, 2025 RENEWAL OPTIONS: YES  NO  IF YES, SPECIFY TERM W/RENEWAL OPTIONS: _____________________________ LOWEST, RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER NAME AND AMOUNT: HAZARD CONSTRUCTION ENGR, LLC - $2,505,850
PURCHASING DIVISION:

Review Completed By: Mara Romano Date: April 8, 2026

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Vendor Vendor Type B id Amoun t Format Submit Date
Hazard Const ruction Engr LLC CADIR $2,S 05,85 0.00 Elect ron ic 0 3/ 31/2025 1 :42:53 PM Rehak General Engineering LLC CADIR $2,833 ,20 0.00 Elect ron ic 03/ 31/2025 11 :39:44 AM Blue Pacifi c Enginee ring $3,238 ,0 00.00 Elect ron ic 0 3/ 31/2025 12:28 :05 PM Griffith Company CADIR $3, 3 00,2 34,00 Elect ron ic 0 3/ 31/2025 1 :51 :18 PM HSCC Inc. CADIR, WBE $3,907,908.00 Elect ron ic 0 3/3 1/2025 1 :5 0: 9 PM Palm Engineering Const ruction Co $4,1 48 ,1 00.00 Elect ron ic 0 3/ 31/2025 1 :59:56 PM City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 8.

DATE: April 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Adam Tronerud, Director of Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Youth League Utility Support Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the Recreation Council's recommendation to provide utility support, in the amount of $2,400 per league, to eight Executive Member Youth leagues.

BACKGROUND:

As per City Council Policy E-8, Youth Sport League Utility Support Program, youth leagues will receive financial support for their utility use in accordance with these established eligibility requirements:

The league must be a non-profit organization and play on a field located within the City limits of El Cajon.

The league must work in close cooperation with the El Cajon Recreation Council and be represented at 75% of the monthly Recreation Council meetings.

Leagues must have an Executive Member status per the Recreation Council By-Laws.

At the August 2025 Recreation Council meeting, the Recreation Council will approve any of the following leagues for utility support for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 which meet the requirements outlined in the Recreation Council by-laws.

East County ASA American Youth Soccer Organization Emerald Pony League El Cajon Western Little League Singing Hills Little League El Cajon Youth Football El Cajon National Little League Fletcher Hills Little League The recommended amount of $2,400 per league is an increase of $300 over the rate that has been offered for the past few years. This increase is being recommended in order to help offset the proposed field fee that will be imposed on the leagues as part of the amendment to the Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The proposed fiscal activity is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) because the utility support for active recreation will not result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. .!!!!_ Valley of Opportunity
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FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds of up to $19,200.00 to cover the utility support for the youth leagues will be included in the FY 2025/2026 Parks and Recreation Department budget.

Prepared By: Julie Alon, Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation Reviewed By: Adam Tronerud, Director of Parks & Recreation Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 9.

DATE: April 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services SUBJECT: Sewer System Management Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Receives the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) update and Appendices for approval and filing; and

1. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, certifying that the 2025 SSMP is in compliance with the State of California Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR).

2. BACKGROUND:

In 2006, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted Order 2006-0003-DWQ (State Order), which mandated all public agencies (Enrollees) operating a sanitary sewer system to develop a comprehensive engineering, operations and maintenance plan to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows and consequential pollution of the waters of the State. Following the 2006 Order, City staff assembled a comprehensive SSMP that included program elements such as standard operations and maintenance practices, capacity assurance, and overflow (spill) response. On July 28, 2009, the City Council adopted resolution No. 88-09, approving the SSMP and certifying compliance with the State Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR).

The WDR requires that all Enrollees perform an internal audit of their program every two (2) years and update/re-certify the SSMP by their governing board every five (5) years. Updates to the SSMP were completed in 2015 and 2020. Since 2020, City staff have performed two internal audits of the SSMP and updated the City's Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) to comply with the State Order.

On December 6, 2022, the State Water Board adopted General Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ (General Order), which supersedes the previous State Order and its amendments. The General Order became effective on June 5, 2023, and noted that all sections and attachments of the General Order are enforceable by the State Water Board and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Through the General Order, the State Water Board requires an Enrollee to:

Comply with federal and state prohibitions on the discharge of sewage into the waters of the State, including federal waters of the United States; Comply with specifications, notifications, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping .!!!!_ Valley of Opportunity
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Comply with specifications, notifications, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping requirements in the General Order implementing the federal Clean Water Act, the California Water Code, water quality control plans and policies; Proactively operate and maintain resilient sanitary sewer systems to prevent spills; Eliminate discharges of sewage to the waters of the State through effective implementation of the SSMP;
Monitor, track, and analyze spills for ongoing system-specific performance improvements; and
Report noncompliance with the General Order.

Some of the General Order change highlights include:

Updated Internal Audit and SSMP update schedules;
Changes in terminology;
A focus on plan and system resiliency; and
More data-driven documentation.

Additionally, the 2025 SSMP incorporates new roles and responsibilities for the Public Works and Engineering Services Departments.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, (1) certifying that the 2025 SSMP update complies with Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, and (2) approves and accepts the 2025 SSMP for filing with the California State Water Resources Control Board through their online tool, the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS).

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

City Council action to adopt the next resolution in order to approve the Sewer System Management Plan ("SSMP") is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it will have no significant effect on the environment. The SSMP documents how the City of El Cajon manages, operates, and maintains all parts of the sanitary sewer system to help reduce, prevent, and mitigate sanitary sewer overflows. Furthermore, approving the SSMP plan constitutes an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, this action is exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4) and (5). Moreover, implementation of the SSMP will apply to sanitary sewer collection systems that constitute "existing facilities" of the City or may require the installation of minor sewer system facilities which will involve either minor alterations to existing facilities, or repair or replacement of existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of sewer capacity. Such activities are exempt from review under State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15302. The adoption of the SSMP is also exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 because it requires the implementation of management operations programs and plans to enhance and protect the environment by limiting the occurrence of sanitary sewer overflows in the City.

Prepared By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services Reviewed By: Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. -25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

APPROVING AND CERTIFYING THE
2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN

UPDATE AND APPENDICES

WHEREAS, on May 2, 2006, the State Water Resources Control Board ( the "SWRCB") adopted Order No. 2006- 0003-DWQ (the "Order"), which mandated that all public agencies ("Enrollees") operating a sewer system develop a comprehensive engineering, operations and maintenance plan; the Sewer System Management Plan ("SSMP"), to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows and consequential pollution of the waters of the State of California; and

WHEREAS, following the Order, City of El Cajon ("City") staff assembled a comprehensive asset management plan that included fourteen (14) elem ents, ranging from capacity assurance to overflow response, and presented it to the City Council for approval on July 28, 2009; and

WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 88- 09 on July 28, 2009, approving the SSMP and certifying compliance with the State of California Waste Discharge Requirements (the "WDR"); and

WHEREAS, the WDR requires that all Enrollees perform an audit and amend the SSMP biannually, and recertification of the SSMP by their governing board every five (5) years thereafter; and

WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the SWRCB adopted General Order WQ 2022- 0103-DWQ ("General Order"), which supersedes the Order and its amendments; and

WHEREAS, the General Order became effective on June 5, 2023, and noted that all sections and attachments o f the General Order are enforceable by the SWRCB and the Regional Water Quality Control Boards; and

WHEREAS, the City last certified the SSMP in 2020, and since that time, staff has performed two audits and SSMP revisions, and updated the City's Spill Emergency Response Plan ("SERP") to comply with the State Order; and

WHEREAS, most of the original goals to bring the City's SSMP into compliance with the WDR were satisfied in 2015, but each new audit and SSMP revision establishes additional goals and updates to existing goals in order to address current requirements; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends that City Council approves the updated SSMP (the "2025 SSMP") certifying that the 2025 SSMP update complies with the General Order ,

and approving and accepting the 2025 SSMP for filing with the SWRCB through their online tool, the California Integrated Water Quality System ("CIWQS"); and

WHEREAS, the 2025 SSMP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4) and (5), because it will have no significant effect on the environment; CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15302, because it would consist of alterations to "existing facilities" of the City ; CEQA Guidelines section 15308 because it requires the implementation of management operations programs and plans to enhance and protect the environment ; and the action is statutorily exempt from CEQA under section 15262 of the CEQA Guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.

2. The City Council hereby approves the 2025 SSMP certifying that the 2025 SSMP, and all appendices thereto, complies with Order W Q 2022-0103-DWQ, and approves and accepts the 2025 SSMP for filing with the SWRCB through their online tool, the CIWQS.

3. The 2025 SSMP is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4) and (5), because it will have no significant effect on the environment; CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15302 , because it would consist of alterations to "existing facilities" of the City ; CEQA Guidelines section 15308 , because it requires the implementation of management operations programs and plans to enhance and protect the environment; and the action is statutorily exempt from CEQA under section 15262 of the CEQA Guidelines.

4. The City Council hereby directs staff to file the Plan with the SWRCB through the CIWQS.

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Certification
Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this Sewer System Management Plan, and the subparts contained herein, comply with the requirements set forth in the General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for Sanitary Sewer Systems, Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ within the time frames identified in the schedule provided in WDRs and adopted on December 6, 2022 and became effective June 5, 2023. I further certify that this document and all attachments were prepared under the City of El Cajon’s direction and supervision in accordance with its policies and procedu res to assure that qualified personnel properly provided, evaluated, and incorporated the information reflected in this document, that the information included in this document is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete, and that this document has been duly presented to and approved by the El Cajon City Council on the _____ day of ______________,______. ___________________________________ _______________________ Graham Mitchell Date
City Manager

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Sewer System Management Plan Revision Log
Sewer System Management Plan Revision Log
The following table has been prepared to summarize pending revisions to the City of El Cajon Sewer System Management Plan, last updated in April 2025.

Chapter
Revised Revision Date Description of Revisions By:

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Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
The City of El Cajon would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their outstanding efforts and contributions, which resulted in the creation of this document. The comprehensive plans included herein reflect the City’s o n-going commitment to the effective and efficient operation, maintenance and management of its wastewater collection system and achieving the City’s goals and objectives.

City Management and Authority:

Mayor Bill Wells
Members of the City Council Steve Goble
Gary Kendrick
Michelle Metschel
Phil Ortiz

City Manager Graham Mitchell
Assistant City Manager Vince DiMaggio
City Attorney Morgan Foley
Director of Engineering Services Yazmin Arellano
Director of Public Works David Richards
Primary contributors for this document are: Members of the Steering Committee that comprise individuals from the City’s Public Works Department and Engineering Services Department (Wastewater, Capital Improvement Projects/Design (CIP), Stormwater/Pollution Prevention, Code Enforcement), GIS and Cartography, the City Attorney, and City Manager.

Sewer System Management Plan Steering Committee:

Director of Public Works Director of Engineering Services Deputy Director of Public Works Deputy Director of Engineering Services / City Engineer
Associate Engineer and acting Chairperson Code Enforcement, Storm Water

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List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
AB Assembly Bill
AC Acre
BMP Best Management Practice
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CIP Capital Improvement Program
City City of El Cajon
CIWQS California Integrated Water Quality System
CM Corrective Maintenance
CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management System
CWA Clean Water Act
CWEA California Water Environment Association
DEH Department of Environmental Health (County of San Diego) East County AWP JPA East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority ECMC El Cajon Municipal Code
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
FSE Food Service Establishment
GIS Geographic Information System
Greenbook Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction HFML High Frequency Maintenance Location
I/I Inflow and Infiltration
IERP Integrated Emergency Response Plan

List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
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List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
LRO Legally Responsible Official
MRP Monitoring and Reporting Program
MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
NASSCO National Association of Sewer Service Companies
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
O&M Operation and Maintenance
OES Office of Emergency Services
PACP Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program
PMP Preventative Maintenance Program
SDRSD San Diego Regional Standard Drawings
SDRWQCB San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board
SERP Spill Emergency Response Plan
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SSMP Sewer System Management Plan
SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow (Spill)
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
WDR Waste Discharge Requirements

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Certification ................................................................................................................................... ii Sewer System Management Plan Revision Log ........................................................................... iii Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................... iv List of Abbreviations and Acronyms .............................................................................................. v Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................... x Chapter 1 Sewer System Management Plan Goals and Introduction ................................. 1-1

1.1 Regulatory Requirements for Goals Element ................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Goals for City System Maintenance and Management .................................................... 1-2

1.3 Regulatory Context ........................................................................................................... 1-3

1.4 Sewer System Asset Overview ........................................................................................ 1-4 Chapter 2 City Organization .................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Regulatory Requirements for the Organization Element .................................................. 2-1

2.2 Discussion on Organizational Structure ........................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Description of General Responsibilities ............................................................................ 2-4

2.4 City Communication Structure for Collection System Issues............................................ 2-9

2.5 Summary and Continuing Efforts .................................................................................... 2-12 Chapter 3 Legal Authority ....................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Regulatory Requirements for Legal Authority Provisions ................................................. 3-1

3.2 Background for Legal Authority ........................................................................................ 3-1

3.3 Summary and Evaluation of the City’s Existing Legal Authority ....................................... 3-3

3.4 Compliance Documents ................................................................................................... 3-9 Chapter 4 Operations and Maintenance Program................................................................. 4-1

4.1 Regulatory Requirements for Operation and Maintenance Program ............................... 4-1

4.2 City’s Preventative Maintenance Program ....................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Discussion of Regulatory O&M Components ................................................................... 4-2

4.4 Repair and Rehabilitation Projects ................................................................................. 4-10

4.5 Capital Improvement Program Project Identification ...................................................... 4-11

4.6 Equipment and Replacement Part Inventories ............................................................... 4-11

4.7 Training and Safety Program .......................................................................................... 4-11

4.8 Summary and Continuing Efforts .................................................................................... 4-13 Chapter 5 Design and Performance Provisions .................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Regulatory Requirements for Design and Performance Element ..................................... 5-1

5.2 Discussion on Design and Performance Provisions ......................................................... 5-1

5.3 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 5-2

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Chapter 6 Spill Emergency Response Plan ........................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Regulatory Requirements for Spill Emergency Response Plan ....................................... 6-1

6.2 Discussion of Spill Emergency Response Plan ................................................................ 6-2 Chapter 7 Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program ................................................................ 7-1

7.1 Regulatory Requirements for a Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program .......................... 7-1

7.2 Discussion of Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program ...................................................... 7-1 Chapter 8 System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvements .............. 8-1

8.1 Regulatory Requirement for System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance ....................... 8-1

8.2 System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvement Plan Discussion ..... 8-1 Chapter 9 Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications ..................................... 9-1

9.1 Regulatory Requirements for Monitoring, Measurement, and Program ........................... 9-1

9.2 Discussion of Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications .............................. 9-1

9.3 SSMP Modifications ......................................................................................................... 9-3 Chapter 10 Sewer System Management Plan Program Audits .......................................... 10-1

10.1 Regulatory Requirements for SSMP Program Audits ..................................................... 10-1

10.2 Discussion of Sewer System Management Plan Program Audits .................................. 10-1 Chapter 11 Communication Program .................................................................................. 11-1

11.1 Regulatory Requirements for Public Education and Outreach ....................................... 11-1

11.2 Discussion of Public Education and Outreach ................................................................ 11-1

11.3 Public Communication, Education and Outreach Media ................................................ 11-3

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Tables
Table 1-1. Summary of City Sewer System ............................................................................... 1-5 Table 1-2. Summary of City Service Connections ..................................................................... 1-6 Table 4-1. Summary of Existing Siphons ................................................................................... 4-6 Table 4-2. Summary of Sewer System Preventive Maintenance Tasks .................................... 4-7 Figures
Figure 2-1. City of El Cajon Organizational Chart ...................................................................... 2-3 Figure 2-2. Organizational Chart of Positions Supporting the Sanitary Sewer System ............. 2-5 Figure 2-3. Communication Plan and SSMP Responsibilities ................................................. 2-10 Appendices
Appendix A Municipal Codes .................................................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Operations and Maintenance ................................................................................ B-1 Appendix C Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) and Reporting Requirements ............... C-1 Appendix D Capital Improvement Projects ............................................................................... D-1 Appendix E Performance Measures ......................................................................................... E-1

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Executive Summary
Executive Summary
The State of California’s Waste Discharge Requirements include requirements for owners and operators of wastewater collection systems to i llustrate adequate and efficient management, operation, and maintenance of their systems. To comply with the WDRs, every public wastewater collection system agency must develop a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and the various plans and programs that m ake up the SSMP by the specified dates noted in the WDRs, and as revised by a memorandum of agreement between the State and the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). The WDRs also require agencies to develop and maintain a Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) that establishes standard procedures for immediate recovery and remediation of a spill.

This SSMP has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of the SWRCB, Order 2022- 0103-DWQ. The goal of the WDRs is to provide a consistent statewide approach for reducing Spills.

This chapter includes a brief overview of the City of El Cajon’s (City’s) service area and sanitary sewer system, a summary of the regulations that serve as the impetus for the development of this SSMP, and the purpose and organization of this SSMP.

Background
The City certified its initial SSMP on July 28, 2009, in accordance with the SWRCB Order 2006- 0003. Updates to the SSMP were completed in 2015 and 2020 to comply with the requirements of SWRCB Order 2006-0003.

A principal element of the Order is the requirement to develop and adopt a SSMP which is intended to be a living planning document that includes the formal documentation of ongoing management activities and procedures pertinent to the wastewater collection system. As a living document, the SSMP is to facilitate implementation of proactive measures required to address short-term and long- term system resilience. To ensure the SSMP is regularly evaluated for compliance with the Order and that enrollees regularly evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the SSMP, the SWRCB requires that regular audits of the system specific SSMP be conducted and that findings be recorded. Findings are to include identified deficiencies in the SSMP and / or required updates to the various programs, as applicable, that will serve to improve the management of the wastewater collection system.

Per General Order WQ 2022 -0103-DWQ, the internal audits must be performed every three (3) years with the audit report maintained on file. In comp liance with the current Order, the City completed its audit on November 1, 2024. The SSMP must be updated every six (6) years, must contain any significant program changes, and be re-certified by the City’s Council. To complete the re-certification process, City staff must enter the information on the Online Spill Database.

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Purpose
The City recognizes the importance of preventing sewage spills for the mutual protection of our surface waters and the overall environment to safeguard public health and safety. Therefore, in a proactive approach to achieve compliance with the current Order , the City has prepared and updated its SSMP. This SSMP is designed to ensure continuous improvement of system performance, response, monitoring, data recording, and documenta tion for future system assessments. The completeness and practicality of the SSMP is a critical component for the City’s long-range plans to comply with all applicable regional, State, and Federal requirements under the CWA, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (SDRWQCB) and the WDRs.

This SSMP provides a summary of the action plan implemented by the City to comply with the sanitary sewer system requirements imposed by the WDRs and other governing agencies. As well, it includes references to where the specific details of the activities and procedures that personnel follow to implement the various programs encompassed in its overall efforts to efficiently manage, operate, and maintain its sanitary sewer system and facilitate the reduction and potential elimination of Spills.

Waste Discharge Requirements
On May 2, 2006, the California State Water Regional Control Board (SWRCB) adopted Order No. 2006- 0003 (Order or General Order), Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for Sanitary Sewer Systems. This Order required that the owner of a wastewater collection system with more than one (1) mile of pipeline have in place a SSMP to comply with the terms of the Order, which was intended to reduce the quantity and severity of Spills, to audit the program every two (2) years, and revise and/or update the SSMP every five (5) years.

On February 20, 2008, the State Water Board Executive Director adopted Order No. 2008-0002- EXEC, a revised Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP) for the WDRs to rectify early notification deficiencies and ensure that first responders are notified in a timely manner of Spills discharged into waters of the state. On September 9, 2013, the State Water Board Executive Director adopted Order No. 2013-0058-EXEC which amended the MRP of Order No. 2006 -0003 by adding a third sanitary spill category - Category 3 Spill, sampling requirements within 48 hours, that a technical report be submitted within 45 days (for Category 1 Spill in which 50,000 gallons or greater are spilled to surface waters), and include new record keeping requirements.

On December 6, 2022, the State Water Board adopted General Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, which supersedes the previous State Water Resources Control Board Order 2006 -0003.DWQ and amendments thereafter. The Order became effective on June 5, 2023, and noted that all sections and attachments of the General Order are enforceable by the State Water Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Boards). Through the General Order, the State Water Board requires an Enrollee to:

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Executive Summary
 Comply with federal and state prohibitions of discharge of sewage to waters of the State, including federal waters of the United States;
 Comply with specifications, notifications, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping requirements in the General Order that implement the federal Clean Water Act, the California Water Code (Code), water quality control plans and policies
 Proactively operate and maintain resilient sanitary sewer systems to prevent spills;  Eliminate discharges of sewage to waters of the State through effective implementation of Sewer System Management Plan
 Monitor, track, and analyze spills for ongoing system specific performance improvements; and  Report noncompliance with this General Order per reporting requirements.

Per the Order, the SSMP is a living planning document that documents ongoing local sewer system management program activities, procedures, and decision-making – at the scale necessary to address the size and complexity of the subject sanitary sewer system(s). Generally, the SSMP is to serve to address short-term and long-term system residence through:
 Proactive planning and decision-making;
 Local government ordinances;
 Updated operations and maintenance activities and procedures;  Implementation of capital improvements;
 Sufficient local budget to support staff resources, contractors, equipment, and training; and  Updated training of staff and contractors.

Sewer System Management Plan Audit
In continued compliance with the Order, The City has co nducted internal audits of the SSMP document biannually with the most recent audit completed in November 2024 . As required, the audits were performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the SSMP components and confirm the City’s compliance with the SSMP requirements of Section D.13 of the WDRs. The findings of the audits are maintained at the City offices for reference.

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SSMP Elements and Organization
This SSMP includes information demonstrating the City’s efforts to comply with each of the mandatory and applicable elements required for its SSMP. The organization of this document is consistent with the SWRCB guidelines. This document includes the findings of the City’s audit and reflects the requirements included in Attachment D of Order 2022-0103-DWQ for each of the eleven (11) elements including:
i. Sewer System Management Plan Goal and Introduction
ii. Organization
iii. Legal Authority
iv. Operations & Maintenance Program
v. Design and Performance Provisions
vi. Spill Emergency Response Plan
vii. Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program
viii. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvements ix. Monitoring, Measurement and Program Modifications
x. Internal Audits
xi. Communication Program
Supporting information for each element is included in an appendix associated with the chapter, as applicable. Generally, information expected to require regular updates is included in the attached appendices.

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Chapter 1. Sewer System Management Plan Goal and Introduction Chapter 1
Sewer System Management Plan Goal and
Introduction
The Order requires the SSMP include a plan and schedule to (1) properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the City’s sanitary sewer system(s), (2) reduce and prevent spills, and (3) contain and mitigate spills that do occur. The SSMP should include a comprehensive plan and schedule that will serve to:
 Properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer system,  Reduce and prevent spills, and
 Contain and mitigate spills that may occur.

The introduction of the document is to include:
 A general description of the sewer system management program and the implementation of the SSMP activities, and as applicable, necessary updates,
 An overview of the service area and assets owned and maintained by the City,  A schedule that reflects planned updates to the SSMP, including conducting internal audits and any milestones for incorporating activities to address the prevention of spills,  An updated map of the sanitary sewer system or reference.

The following sections include a summary of the City's goals that reflect its commitment to continue its effort towards ensuring the effective and efficient management, operation, and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. Additionally, a general overview of the City’s service area, a summary of its wastewater collection system, and description of the City’s sewer system management program, including a schedule for program updates and conducting internal audits, in presented.

1.1 Regulatory Requirements for Goals Element
The Order requires that the SSMP incorporate City goals to properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer system. E stablishing goals allows the City to manage its sanitary sewer system to achieve its ultimate goal of reducing and preventing Spills and to mitigate any Spills that may occur properly. To achieve the goals established by the City, it becomes imperative for City staff to consistently maintain quality working procedures and continue efforts towards identifying and implementing improvements in managing the sanitary sewer system. Generally, the SSMP includes a summary of the programs implemented and the schedule that incorporates the following:

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Chapter 1. Sewer System Management Plan Goal and Introduction a) A management, operation, and maintenance plan and schedule to reduce preventable Spills;
b) A response plan to mitigate all spills discharging from the City's collection system; c) Methods to ensure adequate system capacity for the current and future needs of the City's service area;
d) Establishment of measurable performance indicators and management of assets at the lowest life cycle costs; and
e) Provide accurate reporting of all Spills as described by the WDRs.

1.2 Goals for City System Maintenance and Management
Goals promote unified efforts towards implementing improvements as they affect the operations, maintenance, and management of the sanitary sewer system. They also reflect performance, safety, levels of service, resource use, and other criteria. Commitment to continual improvement also ensures the SSMP is both a living and sustainable document that is continually updated, revised, and tailored towards the City's needs.

The City's ultimate goals include operating and maintaining all portions of the City's sanitary sewer system to minimize the potential for S pills and to quickly and effectively mitigate the impacts associated with a Spill if it were to occur to protect life, environments, and property while adhering to regulatory requirements. To achieve these goals, the City's SSMP includes methods for ensuring that adequate capacity to convey the peak wastewater flows is provided and that comprehensive procedures are established to meet all applicable regulatory notification and reporting requirements.

The City is responsible for ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system. Its vision and mission statements are as follows:

Our Vision is a quality community through responsible change, continuous improvement, and superb public service.

Our Mission is to protect the public health and welfare and enhance the quality of life through excellent service by eliminating sanitary sewer overflows.

Building on its mission statement and with input from City staff, the goals of the City specific to its wastewater collection system are summarized in the following paragraph:

The goal of the City is to provide safe, effective, and efficient operation of the City's wastewater collection and conveyance system through:
 Proper management, operation, and maintenance of the wastewater system;  Reduction in occurrences of, and potential for, Spills;  Proper response to and mitigation of all Spills discharging from the City’s collection system;

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Chapter 1. Sewer System Management Plan Goal and Introduction  Assurance of adequate capacity to convey peak wastewater flows;  Management of a current planning and improvement plan;  Establishment of measurable performance indicators and management of assets at the lowest life cycle costs;
 Compliance with all regulatory requirements;
 Protection of the public's health and safety; and
 Protection of the environment;
The City formulated performance goals aimed at guiding and enhancing overall system and organization performance. Included in Appendix E is Table E-1 which includes a summary of the goals developed by the Steering Committee for each of the SSMP elements. The goals are actively tracked by the responsible parties and regularly evaluated to assure progress is being made towards achieving the goals. As goals are achieved, new and/or updated goals are identified and tracked to assure the SSMP and the elements are monitored and the programs remain current and pertinent.

1.3 Regulatory Context
The Order applies to all California agencies that that own and o perate sanitary sewer systems greater than one mile in length, which collect or convey untreated or partially treated wastewater to a publicly owned treatment facility and requires the agencies to develop, implement, and maintain a SSMP as prescribed in the General Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ requires the City to have and maintain a SSMP, which provides a plan and schedule to:
 Properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer system,  Reduce and prevent spills, and
 Contain and mitigate Spills that may occur.

The Order requires the SSMP to be updated every six (6) years after the due date of its previous plan update. The SSMP update is to include any significant program changes including the findings from the internal audits. Re-certification by the City Council is required when significant updates to the SSMP are made. Following the recertification, the Legally Responsible Official (LRO) is required to upload and certify the approved SSMP in California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) Sanitary Sewer System Databased in accordance with section 3.11, Sewer System Management Plan Reporting Requirements, of Attachment E1 of the General Order.

The City is required to observe the notification, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping requirements as prescribed in Attachment E1 of the Order including reporting sanitary sewer spills using the State’s electronic reporting system, CIWQS.

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Chapter 1. Sewer System Management Plan Goal and Introduction Table E-1 included in Appendix E includes a schedule that includes planned updates to the SSMP, programs and procedures and milestones for incorporating activities to address the prevention of spills.

1.4 Sewer System Asset Overview
The City completed its Sewer System Master Plan (Master Plan) Update in July 2015. The purpose of the update was to reevaluate the capacity related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) previously defined in the 2008 Master Plan and which included incorporation of changes to the existing and projected flows in the region. Generally, the objectives of th e Master Plan included updating the City’s hydraulic model to account for updated sewer flow estimates and generation rates, incorporate completed CIP projects, update anticipated flows from planned developments and the neighboring agency of Winter Gardens, and update the City’s CIP projects.

The City is currently in the process of completing a 2025 Sewer Master Plan Update and therefore, the following information is based on information included in the existing Master Plan.

Service Area
The City of El Cajon is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, just 15 miles east of San Diego, and which has acquired the nickname of "The Box”. The City is the sixth largest of 18 cities in San Diego County and serves a population of approximately 103,680 customers within a 14.5 square mile area.

Sewer System
The City has no treatment works of its own, currently transmitting all sewage flows to the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant (PLWTP) by way of the Metropolitan Sewerage System , both managed by the City of San Diego Public Utilit ies Department. The City or El Cajon ’s sewer collection system operates entirely by gravity and currently discharges primarily to the City of San Diego’s 48” Mission Gorge Interceptor. A small portion of the City’s flow is conveyed to and through the City of La Mesa’s sewer system. The estimated total length of the City’s sewer system is 190 miles and includes 4,260 manholes. An additional 3.5 miles of privately-owned sewers connect to the City’s system. Eighty-seven percent (87%) of the system consists of vitrified clay pipe (VCP) while the remaining 13% includes primarily PVC pipe.

There are currently no active or planned structures for diverting stormwater flows to the sewer system.

Sewer Mains: Figure 1-2, Existing Collection System, in the City’s previous master plan illustrates the City’s existing collection system and service area boundary. Table 1-1 includes a summary of the collection system that is comprised of sewer mains ranging in diameter from 6-inches to 42- inches with 83% of the City’s system being 6 or 8 inches in diameter.

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Chapter 1. Sewer System Management Plan Goal and Introduction Table 1-1. Summary of City Sewer System
Siphons: The City maintains twelve (12) inverted siphons with barrels ranging from 6 to 15 inches in diameter. In Section 4, Table 4-1 summarizes the sizes and locations of the City’s siphons.

Trunk Sewers: Although the oldest existing sewer mains were constructed in 1929, the oldest trunk sewers date back to the late 1940s. A majority of the trunk sewers (60%) were constructed before 1965 and are now more than 60 years old. Sewer construction dates for trunk sewers were obtained from as-built drawings and input to the City’s GIS database.

Private Laterals: The City does not own or maintain any portion of the sewer laterals (upper or lower) that drain each privately owned parcel or property up to the point of connection to the local sewer. The City’s municipal code grants the City the authority to require the proper installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of private sewer laterals.

Data Management System : The City’s Geographic Info rmation System (GIS) includes comprehensive inventory of the City’s wastewater collection system assets including the horizontal and vertical locations and attributes of the sewer system components. The GIS data includes gravity-flow facilities, including twelve (12) gravity siphons throughout the City and links to the associated as-built improvement plans. A read-only version is also available to the Public on the City’s webpage. The City’s GIS database facilitates management of O&M activities and expedites data management and retrieval for reporting purposes.

Diameter (inches) Length (miles)
6 8.1
8 149
10 7.4
12 6.5
15 5.2
18 4.4
21 2.0
24 1.7
30 0.2
33 1.2
36 1.7
42 0.9
unknown 2.0

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Chapter 1. Sewer System Management Plan Goal and Introduction Summary of Service Connections: Table 1-2 includes a summary of the City’s approximately 17,000 service connections.

Table 1-2. Summary of City Service Connections
Connection Types By Percentage (%)
Residential 89
Commercial 9
Industrial 2
Total 16,926

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Chapter 2. City Organization
Chapter 2
City Organization
An organizational chart for the City serves to identify the administrative, maintenance, and management positions responsible for implementing, managing, and updating the overall measures included in this SSMP. This chapter identifies the City staff responsible for implementing the plans and procedures included in the SSMP, responding to Spill events, and meeting the Spill reporting requirements.

The City is currently undergoing a reorganization and various changes will not be in effect until July 1, 2025, after this report is adopted. This document will show many of the changes that will be in effect, but there are elements that have not yet been finalized, and those areas of responsibility will be updated as the decisions are formalized.

On July 1, 2025, the City will have two (2) separate departments that will work together to administer this SSMP. The City’s Public Works Department and Engineering Services Department will both have representatives that will be responsible for different aspects of this SSMP.

The communication plan that accompanies the organizational chart serves to define the role of each position to ensure that all elements of this SSMP are addressed on a regular basis and that all appropriate staff is adequately informed. A specific response and notification plan to document the Spill emergency response and reporting procedures was developed and is included in the City of El Cajon’s Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) included in Appendix C.

2.1 Regulatory Requirements for the Organization Element The Order requires the SSMP identify organizational staffing responsible for implementing the programs included in the SSMP. It must also illustrate the lines of authority, the chain of communication for reporting spills from receipt of complaint to reporting of spills to the State Water Resources Control Board, Regional Water Board, and other affected agencies, as applicable.

The SSMP must identify organizational staff responsible and integral for implementing the local SSMP through an organization chart or similar narrative documentation that includes:
 The name of the Legally Responsible Official as required in section 5.1 (Designation of a Legally Responsible Official) of this General Order;
 The position titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses for management, administrative, and maintenance positions responsible for implementing specific Sewer System Management Plan elements;
 Organizational lines of authority; and
 Chain of communication for reporting spills from receipt of complaint or other information, including the person responsible for reporting spills to the State and Regional Water Boards and other agencies, as applicable. (For example, county health officer, county environmental health agency, and State Office of Emergency Services).

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2.2 Discussion on Organizational Structure
The City’s organizational structure for the Public Works Department and Engineering Services Department, both being responsible for implementing and overseeing the SSMP and the related plans and procedures, are described in the following sections. Additionally, the general responsibilities of the personnel and chain of communication are included.

2.2.1 Governance
The City’s elected governing body is composed of a City Council consisting of four (4) elected council members, each representing one of four (4) districts, and the City’s Mayor. Each member is elected to a four-year term, with terms overlapping. The City Council develops the policies of the City and is responsible for appointing a City Manager to oversee the daily operations of the City.

The City Manager is directly accountable to the City Council for the administration and day-to-day operations of all City functions. The City Council must accept the completed SSMP and ultimately share the responsibility in ensuring the efficient and effective management of the sanitary sewer system. The City’s Legally Responsible Official (LRO) certifies the completion of the document through the online certification process.

The City Manager oversees ten (10) departments, including Administrative Services/City Clerk, Community Development, Finance, Fire Services, Human Resources, Information Technologies, Police Services, Public Works, Engineering Services, and Recreation Services. The Director of Public Works oversees operations and maintenance of City facilities and infrastructure, including the sewer collection system . The Director of Engineering Services oversees the engineering functions.

Figure 2-1 illustrates the organizational chart for the City. Within the Public Works Department , there are five (5) Divisions including:
 Facilities
 Fleet
 Streets
 Wastewater
 Flood Control
Within the Engineering Services Department there are six (6) divisions:
 Private Development
 Projects (Capital Improvement)
 Wastewater
 Stormwater
 Traffic Engineering
 Construction Management/Inspection
Information Technologies is responsible for:
 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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2.3 Description of General Responsibilities
The following information provides a brief summary of the roles and responsibilities for City s taff supporting the sanitary sewer system, as illustrated and highlighted in Figure 2-2.

The City Council
The City Council consists of a five (5) member board headed by the Mayor of the City that approves all decisions made by the Public Works Department in consultation with the City Manager and the City Attorney. The City Council makes all certifications required by the WDRs by resolution in open public meetings. The City Council establishes policies, reviews and accepts formal plans, sets overall City direction, authorizes funds for projects/plans/programs, has general overview of upper management (Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney), and conducts public meetings and hearings leading to the approval of the SSMP.

The City Manager, LRO
At the direction of th e City Council, the City Manager administers the activities of the City government as prescribed by ordinance and in accordance with the programs of the City Council.

Specifically, the City Manager establishes procedures, plans strategy, leads staff, alloc ates resources defined in the City budget, delegates responsibility, authorizes outside contractors to perform services, and serves as overall public information officer.

The City Attorney
The City Attorney is subject to legislative determination of policy, serves as the chief legal advisor to the City, directs all legal activities of the City, and advises or consults with legal specialists engaged by the City. The City Attorney evaluates all legally driven issues associated with the plan and its implementation and advises the Public Works Director and City Manager as to the legality of any particular issue. The City Attorney also establishes the legal authority and the legal basis of the plan. The City Attorney develops and approves legal documents, provide s legal advice, conducts litigation, and attends public meetings.

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Director of Engineering Services, LRO Designee
Under general direction of the City Manager, accepts authority, objectives, and assignments from the City Manager. The Director of Engineering Services executes objectives, develops plans, directs engineering staff, and assigns responsibilities for detail planning and execution. This position evaluates collections system capacity and performance, sets standards for design, construction, and evaluates deficiencies with the collection system.

Deputy Director of Engineering Services, City Engineer, LRO Designee Under general direction of the Director of Engineering Services, accepts authority, objectives, and assignments from the Director. The Ci ty Engineer executes objectives, develops plans, directs engineering staff, and assigns responsibilities for detail planning and execution. This position evaluates collection system capacity and performance, sets standards for design and construction, and evaluates deficiencies with the collection system. The City Engineer directs pipeline inspection and evaluation program, private lateral inspection and repair program, and plans for new, rehabilitation, and replacement of facilities. The City Engineer supervises design and construction and prepares the annual 5-year capital improvement plan.

The City Engineer reviews permits for private development and expansion of the collections system; enforces standards of design and construction, inspects new and existing food servi ce establishments (FSEs) as part of the FOG Control Program, permits and inspects grease storage facilities, and directs the monitoring and sampling of receiving waters of the City. The City Engineer establishes enforcement activities for gre ase producing facilities, stormwater runoff, and private sewage spill violations.

Principal Engineer and Project Manager, SSMP Chairperson Under direction of the City Engineer, the Principal Engineer serves as chairperson of the SSMP steering committee and project manager for the sanitary sewer master plan and manages the capital improvement group of the Engineering Services Department and coordinates the 5-year CIP for sanitary sewer facilities that includes all planned new and rehabilitation facilities for both existing deficiencies and planned facilities to support future growth. This position is also responsible for managing the design and construction contracts for capital improvement projects.

Associate Engineer
Under direction of the Principal Engineer, the Wastewater Associate Engineer serves on the SSMP steering committee and assists with sanitary sewer master plan. Wastewater and CIP Associate Engineers perform studies and analysis, design calculations, and prepare plans and specifications for capital improvement projects. The position in the Stormwater Division is responsible for code enforcement for FOG producers and pollution violations. The Construction Management/Inspection Associate Engineer supervises construction inspection services and admin isters construction contracts for private construction and capital improvement projects.

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The Private Development and Storm Water Associate Engineers serve as plan check administrators supervising development permits and requirements, approv ing permits for building and lateral construction, permits for FSEs, stormwater pollution prevention plans, watersheds, and clean water requirements.

Assistant Engineer
Under the direction of the Principal Engineer and Associate Engineer, the Assistant Engineer performs studies and analysis, design calculations, and prepares plans and specifications for capital improvement projects.

Senior Engineering Technician
Under the direction of the Principal Engineer, Associate Engineer, and Assistant Engineer, the Senior Engineering Technician serves multiple functions, including surveying, construction staking, plan drafting, GIS services, research, drawing file management, engineering mapping, public inquiries, complaint resolution, project documentation, field inspection of const ructed work, engineering studies, and analysis. The Senior Engineer Technician serves multiple functions, including engineering permitting, plan checking, development plan reviews, and public contact. Also responsible for business inspections, inspections of FOG producers, pollution violations, and sewer spill violations.

Code Enforcement
Under direction of the City Engineer and Associate Engineer, the Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for business and construction inspections, inspections of FOG prod ucers, pollution violations, and private sewer spill violations.

GIS Administrator
Working in collaboration with the Engineering Services Department and under direction of the Information Technologies Director, the GIS Administrator provides technical services relating to GIS and mapping, statistical surveys, and data sampling.

Director of Public Works, LRO Designee
Under general direction of the City Manager, the Director of Public Works formulates department policy, interfaces with City Council, City Mana ger, and City Attorney. The Director also provides administrative support to executive management, plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Public Works Department through supervisors, and plans, organizes, and collaborates with the City’s Engineering Services Department in connection with planning, design, and construction, administers contracts for public works maintenance services, formulates the department mission, sets objectives, and directs and delegates authority and responsibilities to st aff. The Director of Public Works makes assignments, measures progress and directs adjustments in the mission and objectives. Director of Public Works also directs certain outreach and interfaces with the Public, as needed.

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Deputy Director of Public Works, LRO Designee
Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, accepts authority, objectives, and assignments. The Deputy Director of Public Works executes objectives, develops plans, directs maintenance staff, and assigns responsibilities for det ail planning and execution. Directs preventative and predictive maintenance program. Directs complaint and resolution program for the collection system users, schedules, collection system maintenance activities, emergency response plan, and emergency responders. Directs spill containment and reporting responsibilities.

Operations Manager
Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works, coordinates support with the Associate Engineer (Engineering Services Department, Wastewater Division). Communicates updates on policy and SSMP effectiveness in Operations. Ensures adequate resources are available for policy and SSMP activities in Operations. Implements and measures effectiveness of SSMP in Operations. Manages policies, procedures, and resources for SSMP activity implementation in Operations. Monitors SSMP implementation and effectiveness in Operations. Recommends and initiates SSMP updates in Operations.

Public Works Supervisor
Under direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works and the Operation s Manager, the Public Works Supervisor is responsible for planning and scheduling collections system maintenance activities, including rodding, flushing, hot spot maintenance, CCTV video inspection, pipeline conditions assessment, and training and supervising the maintenance staff.

Public Works Crew Leader
Under direction of the Public Works Supervisor, the Crew leader serves as Supervisor of daily maintenance activities and supervises the work performed by collections system maintenance workers and operators that work as a crew.

Public Works Equipment Operator
Under direction of the Public Works Supervisor and Crew Leader, the Equipment Operator operates maintenance equipment.

Public Works Maintenance Worker
Under direction of the Public Works Supervisor, C rew Leader, the Equipment Operator, the Maintenance Worker performs maintenance work on the collection system.

Authorized Representative, LRO
Currently, the City Manager is identified as the City’s LRO and authorized representative registered with the Stat e of California to officially sign and certify S pill reports submitted via California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS), the state’s online reporting system. As well, the LRO is responsible for certifying the SSMP milestones. The City Manager delegates all reporting authority

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to the Department of Public Works and Department of Engineering Services, which has four (4) designated individuals identified above. The City Manager consults with the Director of Public Works, Director of Engineering Services and the City Attorney prior to making any administrative decisions required under the WDRs.

2.4 City Communication Structure for Collection System Issues Communication of activities is essential to keep managerial staff informed of successes and potential problems. Additionally, implementation of the various elements of the SSMP will require frequent coordination among the various divisions identified in the organizational chart. Therefore, clearly identifying the specific positions and staff as well as establishing communication protocols is necessary to ensure the appropriate personnel are properly informed to respond to sanitary sewer system related issues in the most effective and efficient manner.

2.4.1 SSMP Communication Structure
Continual communication between the Public Works and Engineering Services departments, as well as along the levels of hierarchy, facilitates and supports activities that allow the Public Works Wastewater Division to inform the appropriate staff about the operation and management of the collection system.

Generally, the communication plan will follow the chain of command identified in the organizational chart. Specific levels of authority will be required to facilitate implementation and enforcement of the plans and procedures developed fo r the SSMP. As the various plans and procedures are implemented, an assessment as to the effectiveness of the plans will best be determined by the labor force that executes and evaluates the immediate impacts of the plans and procedures.

Efficient and timely responses will be essential to ensure that the adopted plans and procedures are effective for the management and operation of the wastewater system.

Figure 2-2 shows the communication protocol the City should follow for the SSMP and includes a summary of general responsibilities among the staff as it affects the management, operation, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary sewer system. The responsibilities listed are to illustrate the overall importance of continual communication within the organization regarding wastewater related issues.

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I Position City Council Member
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Pnmary Legally Responsible Officer for OWQS certification I Position Director Of Public Works Director Of Engineering Services I Responsibilities Manage and monitor SSMP implementation and effectiveness Coordinates support with Director of Public Works Organizes and orects activities of the Public Works Department Manages and monitors SSMP implementation and effectiveness Provide updates on policy and SSMP effectiveness Organizes and orects activities of the Engineering Services Coordinates support with Director of Engineering Services Department Provides updates on policy and SSMP effectiveness in
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I Responsibilities Coordinate support with Director of Public Works and Director of Engineenng Services
Establish enforcement activities Deputy Director I City Engineer Manage and monitor SSMP implementation and effectiveness in Operations Coordinates support with Director of Engineering Services Manage policies , procedJres , and resources for SSMP activity Enforces standards of design and construction implementation in Operations Initiate SSMP updates
Manage resources for SSMP implementation in Operations Establish enforcement activities Monitor and manage wastewater maintenance activities Manage and monitor SSMP implementation and effectiveness in Provide updates on policy and SSMP effectiveness 1n Engneering Operations Manage policies , procedJres , and resources for SSMP activity implementation in Engineering
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Manage resources for SSMP implementation in Engineering Monitor and manage special proJects
I Responsibilities Coordinate support with Deputy Director (Operations} and Monitor and manage wastewater improvement projects
Associate Engineer
Provide uodates on oolicv and SSMP effectiveness in EnQineerinQ Communicate updates on policy and SSMP effectiveness in Operations
Ensure adequate resources are available for policy and SSMP activities in Operations '
Implement and measure effectiveness of SSMP in Operations Principal Engineer Manage policies , procedJres , and resources for SSMP activity Coordinates support with City Engineer implementation in Operations Monitor SSMP implementation and effectiveness in Operations Enforces standards of design and construction Recommend and initiate SSMP Updates in Operations Initiate SSMP updates Establish enforcement activities
Manage and monitor SSMP implementation and effectiveness in I Position Publi c Works Supervisor Engneering
Manage policies , procedJres , and resources for SSMP activity I Responsibilities Coordinate and schedule field activities to include training/ implementation in Engineering safety practices Manage resources for SSMP implementation in Engineering Communicate SSMP effectiveness to Operations Manager in Monitor and manage special projects Operations Monitor and manage wastewater improvement projects Monitor SSMP plans and procedures Provide undates on nolicv and SSMP effectiveness in Enoineerino Oversee field operations and activities
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Coordinate support with City Engineer and Operations Manager Communicate SSMP effectiveness to Public Works Supervisor Communicate updates on policy and SSMP effectiveness in Facilitate field operations Engneering
Monitor SSMP plans and procedures Implement and measure standards of design and construction and Recommend improvements to SSMP procedures effectiveness of SSMP in Engineering Solicit and provide feedback on effectiveness of plans Manage policies , procedJres , and resources for SSMP activity implementation in Engineering
I Position
Monitor SSMP implementation and effectiveness in Engineering Public Works Equipment Operator I Maintenance Worker Recommend and initiate SSMP Updates in Engineering I Responsibilities
Coordinate enforcement activities
Perform daily activities
Execute plans and procedures
Provide feedback on effectiveness of plans

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2.4.2 SSO Response and Communication Structure
A communication structure related specifically to S pill response and reporting is discussed in Chapter 6 of this SSMP and more thoroughly documented in Appendix C, which contains a copy of the City’s SERP.

Notifications of S pills may be received via telephone calls only. The City’s website (https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/public-works/utilities) includes phone contact information for the City’s Public Works Department during business hours and the Police Department telephone number for after-hours Sewer Emergency Only calls.

Calls or complaints of actual or possible S pills received via telephone are routed to the Wastewater/Flood Control staff from either the maintenance administrative office or, if received after-hours, from the El Cajon Police Dispatch Center. Once a report of an actual or potential Spill is received, it is immediately referred to the Maintenance Supervisor, during regular office hours, or to the On-Call Duty Staff if the call is received after office hours.

The City staff member to arrive first at the location is considered the First Responder. In most cases, the Duty Supervisor or On-Call Duty Staff will be the First Responder to an incident and who will be responsible for assessing whether additional resources are needed to assist with containment and cleanup. The First Responder will determine whether to direct additional Wastewater/Flood Control staff, other City personnel, and/or approved contractors to the Spill location if the Spill cannot be fully contained or recovered or if it has reached public waters. The information obtained during the initial notification of a possible Spill may warrant the First Responder, in his/her best professional judgment, to dispatch Wastewater/Flood Control staff or other City personnel before proceeding to the reported Spill location.

Notifications to the following staff members and agencies will be performed as required:
 Director of Public Works
 Deputy Director of Public Works
 Director of Engineering Services
 Deputy Director of Engineering Services / City Engineer  County Department of Environmental Health
 Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES)
 City of El Cajon Police Department (as needed)
 City of El Cajon Fire Department (as needed)
 San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (as needed)  City of El Cajon Risk Management (when a public Spill enters a home or business)

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 City of El Cajon Code Enforcement (when a violation of City Codes is noted) Other staff that will be notified, especially if the Spill could not be fully contained or recovered, or if it reaches public waters, includes:
 City Manager
 Assistant City Manager
Notification to the City staff listed in Section 2.4.2 is required in anticipation of possible media coverage and heightened scrutiny over the response efforts. The City Manager can also determine whether it would be prudent to notify the Mayor and City Council.

A response and notification procedure are documented in the City’s SERP and included in Appendix C , illustrating the response procedure and delineat ing responsibilities for First Responders and wastewater maintenance crews and/or contractor assignments. Also included in the SERP is a description of the Spill notification requirements, timeline, and the regulatory agencies to be notified. Additionally, contained in an Appendix C, the SERP includes the names and contact information of the City staff members to be notified in the event of a Spill occurrence.

2.5 Summary and Continuing Efforts
When the City updates its plans and procedures, and/or revises the SSMP, the SSMP should be updated as necessary to include the specific responsibilities associated with each position and that change documented in the change log . To maintain compliance with the WDRs, the City’s organizational chart must include the administrative, maintenance, and management positions responsible for implementing, managing, and updating the overall meas ures contained in this SSMP.

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Chapter 3. Legal Authority
Chapter 3
Legal Authority
To prevent Spills to the maximum extent possible and meet state and federal requirements, each governing agency must ensure that its existing codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures include the requirements to implement and fulfill the specific needs of the agency and to protect the health and safety of people, property, and environment. This chapter of the SSMP includes a discussion of the City’s current legal authority for the collection and conveyance of wastewater and includes recommended revisions to the City’s ordinances.

3.1 Regulatory Requirements for Legal Authority Provisions The SSMP must include copies or an electronic link to the City’s current sewer system use, ordinances, service agreements, or o ther legally binding procedures, through which the City possess the legal authority to:
a) Prevent illicit discharges into its sanitary sewer system from inflow and infiltration (I&I); unauthorized stormwater; chemical dumping; unauthorized debris; roots; fats, oils, and grease; and trash, including rags and other debris that may cause blockages; b) Collaborate with storm sewer agencies to coordinate emergency spill responses, ensure access to storm sewer systems during spill events, and prevent unintentional cross connections of sanitary sewer infrastructure to storm sewer infrastructure; c) Require that sewer system components and connections be properly designed and constructed; d) Ensure access for maintenance, inspection, and/or repairs for portions of the service lateral owned and/or operated by the City;
e) Enforce any violation of its sewer ordinances, service agreements, or other legally binding procedures; and
f) Obtain easement accessibility agreements for locations requiring sewer system operations and maintenance, as applicable.

3.2 Background for Legal Authority
The California Water Code of the California Code of Regulations, the Federal Clean Water Act of the United States Code, and the California Waste Discharge Requirements grant the City the authority to establish codes, agreements, policies, and procedures for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater collection system, and the ability to enforce the necessary requirements. Below is a discussion of the relevant sections granting the City this authority.

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California Water Code Section 13271, California Code of Regulations Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations prohibits the discharge of sewage and hazardous material into the waters of the State and requires the proper notification of authorized agencies in the event of a Spill. Entities that do not properly follow the requirements of this section may be found guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by fine, imprisonment, or both.

Clean Water Act, Section 1251 of Chapter 33 of the United States Code In 1972, the federal Congress enacted the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly known as the Clean Water Act (CWA). The CWA prohibits the discharge of pollutants, including sewage, into public waters of the United States. The federal governm ent has the authority to enforce compliance with the CWA via specific permits, such as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, as well as court action such as administrative orders and consent decrees.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Protection of the Environment The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in its general pretreatment regulations (40 CFR Part 403), and the City, in its municipal code, prohibit any user from discharging or causing the discharge of prohibited substances, including but not limited to solid or viscous pollutants, such as fats, oils, and grease (FOG) wastes, in amounts which will cause obstructions (blockages) to the flow in the wastewater system and interfere with the operation of the wastewater system.

California Waste Discharge Requirements
On May 2, 2006, the SWRCB adopted the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems, Order No. 2006 -0003 DWQ. The WDRs apply to all federal and state agencies, municipalities, counties, cities, and other public entities that own or operate sanitary sewer systems greater than one mile in length that collect and/or convey untreated or partially treated wastewater to publicly owned treatment facilities in the State of California.

On December 6, 2022, the State Water Board adopted General Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, which supersedes the previous State Water Resources Control Board Order 2006 -0003.DWQ and amendments thereafter. The Order became effective on June 5, 2023, and noted that all sections and attachments of the General Order are enforceable by the State Water Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Boards). Specifically, the Order requires all affected agencies, municipalities, counties, cities, and other public entities to take a proactive approach to ensure a system-wide operation, maintenance, and management plan is established to effectively reduce the potential, quantity, and frequency of Spills that may occur and impact surface or ground waters, threaten public health, adversely affect aquatic life, and impair the recreational use and aesthetic enjoyment of surface waters.

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3.3 Summary and Evaluation of the City’s Existing Legal Authority The WDRs require the City demonstrate, through wastewater collection system use ordinances, service agreements, or other legally binding procedures, that it possesses the necessary legal authority to require, implement, and enforce compliance with the elements of the SSMP, all applicable regional, state, and Federal requirements under the Clean Water Act, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and requirements of the current General Order.

The City’s legal authority and powers pertaining to the City’s wastewater collection system originate from the powers granted by the State and Federal governments. Requiring compliance with its existing codes, regulations, ordinances, and permitting procedures allows the City to require and enforce various measures for ensuring the proper and efficient operation, management, and maintenance of the City’s wastewater collection system. These mechanisms include, but are not limited to, limiting the types of substances allowed to be discharged into the City’s wastewater collection system, establishing requirements for the proper design, construction and connections to the City’s collection system, ensuring access to City sewer pipelines for inspecting, monitoring and enforcing activities, limiting the discharge of unauthorized substances including chemicals, debris, roots, trash, rags, fats, oils, grease (FOG), and other types of debris that cause blockages, and enforcing violations of its sewer related ordinances, codes, and laws.

The following sections include a summary of the City’s existing codes, principally Title 13, Water and Sewers, Chapters 13.16 through 13.38, as they apply to its sanitary sewer system. Chapter

13.10 applies to the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). A copy of the codes referenced are included in Appendix A in numerical order.

Because the City has not finalized the separation between the Public Works and Engineering Services departments, there are municipal sections that need to be updated to reflect the changes and document the responsibilities of the variou s roles. For t hose sections we have added in parenthesis the department that is being proposed to take responsibility . However, until the municipal code is updated it is not finalized. When the municipal codes are updated, the changes will be noted in the change log included in the front of this document.

3.3.1 Prevention of Illicit Discharges
The City is required to prevent discharges of illicit and undesirable substances from entering the wastewater collection system. Illicit discharges include, but are not limited to, the release of Inflow and Infiltration (I&I), stormwater, chemical dumping, unauthorized debris and constituents, and cut roots. The following sections of Chapter 13.20, Sewers and Sewage Disposal – Public Sewers of the City’s Municipal Codes , authorizes the City to control and prohibit the discharge of illicit substances to the City’s wastewater collection system.

Section 13.20.020, Deposit of Matter that will Clog or Obstruct Flow of Sewage, in conjunction with Section 13.20.040, Discharge of Storm Water or Surface Water, and Section 13.20.050, Discharge of Certain Wastes into Public Sewer Prohibited, include a general description of the various types of substances restricted from being directly or indirectly discharged into the collection system.

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Section 13.20.020 specifically identifies the various substances including any dead animal, offal or garbage, fish, fruit or vegetable waste, pharmaceuticals, sand, liquid waste of any kind containing chemicals, greases, oil, tar or gasoline or any other objectionable materials or matter which will clog, obstruct, fill or prevent the effective use of or necessitate the frequent repair, clean out or flushing of such sewer, drain or catch basin.

Section 13.20.040, Discharge of Storm Water or Surface Water, prohibits the illicit connections for the explicit purpose of discharging storm water, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, cooling water or unpolluted industrial process waters into the wastewater collection system. This section in cludes authorization to dispose of industrial cooling water or unpolluted process waters to the sanitary sewer system with approval by the City’s Director of Public Works (Director of Engineering Services).

Section 13.20.050, Discharge of Certain Wastes into Public Sewer Prohibited, further allows the City to regulate the types of substances permitted to be discharged into the wastewater collection system by restricting the substances permitted into the system by including a description of the effects on the system the City intends to avoid. Generally, the prohibited items include substances with characteristics that may cause:
 Obstructions to the flow in the sewer system;
 Interference with the effective use of the City’s wastewater collection system;  Interference with the operation of the treatment plant;  Damage or create a hazard to the City’s wastewater collection system structures, equipment and personnel;
 A public nuisance or create a hazard to life; and/or
 Interference with the maintenance of the sewage collection system.

Regulating the type of substances allowable in the City’s wastewater collection system serves to protect and maintain its integrity.

Section 13.20.130, Service to Areas Outside City – Authorized Use, prohibits the disposal of unauthorized discharge, from areas outside o f the City’s limits, into the City’s sewage system without prior authorization by the City Council. Allows City to monitor/co ntrol type of discharge allowed into the City’s wastewater collection system.

Section 13.28.034, Connections Letting Roof or Surface Water Into Sewers, prohibits any person to make or maintain a connection with any public sewer to drain roof or surface water into the sewer system.

Section 13.28.035, Entering, Disturbing or Cleaning Public Sewers, Structures or Appurtenances, in conjunction with Section 13.28.036, Maintenance Generally Not to Obstruct Public Sewer Flow, makes it unlawful to open or enter, or cause to be open or enter, any public sewer structure to

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potentially dispose of any refuse or obstruction to cause any maintenance due to potential damage or obstruction of the flow of any public sewer.

Section 13.37.20, Maintenance of Private Building Sewer, covers maintenance standards for private laterals that minimize I&I contributions from private laterals and satellite systems. The ordinance specifically states, “Each Owner shall maintain his or her Building Sewers free of displaced joints, open joints, root intrusion, substantial deterioration of the line, cracks, leaks, inflow, or infiltration of extraneous water, grease and sediment deposits, or any other similar conditions, defects, or obstructions likely to cause leakage or increase the chance for blockage of the Building Sewer.” Section 15.52.010, California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition-Adopted by Reference , adopts, by reference, the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, including Appendix A and Appendix B, as its plumbing code. The California Plumbing Code, Chapter 7, Section 714.0, Damage to Public Sewer or Private Sewage Disposal System , Subsection 714.21, Unlawful Practices, makes it unlawful to deposit into any device that is directly or indirectly connected to a public sewer, constituents capable of causing damage to the public sewer system.

3.3.2 Proper Connections and Construction
Requirements for the design and construction of new, rehabilitated, and replaced sewer system facilities, including mains, tie -ins, service laterals, cleanout, manholes, and other system appurtenances, are necessary to ensure the proper operation of the sewer system. The City’s codes require that the design, construction, and installation of sewer related facilities be in compliance with the City’s standards and specifications. The following includes a summary of the specific sections of the City code that establishes the City’s authority to require and ensure that wastewater facilities are properly designed and constructed.

Section 13.16.016, Who May do Work Under Title-Work to be Subject to Inspection and Approval, requires all work permitted under Title 13, Water and Sewers , be constructed by a licensed contractor and shall be subject to inspection by and meet the approval of the Director of Public Works (Engineering Services). This allows the City the authority to require qualified and licensed contractors and accept or deny acceptance of any work performed on or to the City’s wastewater collection system.

Section 13.24.030, Connections to Existing City Sewer Main , serves to authorize the City or its employees to perform the sewer service lateral connections to any sewer main or trunk sewer within the boundary of the City’s service area. The contractor will be responsible for excavation to the sewer main at the site of the proposed connection and exposing the sewer main for the prescribed work by the City Sanitation Department (Public Works Department (Wastewater/Flood Control)).

Section 13.28.020, Unauthorized Connections to Public Sewer Prohibited, prohibits anyone other than City agents and employees to perform work that includes connecting of any pipe to any public sewer. Additionally, the code prohibits any party other than the City to open or penetrate any public sewer in the City, or damage, break or remove or open any portion of any manhole, of any other

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part of or appurtenance to any public sewer and the City shall install all connections to any existing public sewers.

Section 13.28.030, Connection Permits Required, prohibits the connection to or disposal of sewage into the City’s sewage disposal pipelines and/or treatment plants without a connection permit issued by the City.

Section 15.52.010, California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition-Adopted by Reference , adopts, by reference, the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, including Appendix A and Appendix B, as its plumbing code. Adoption of the plumbing code es tablishes the requirements, rules, and standards for plumbing installation. With the adoption of the plumbing code, Title 24, Part 5 of the California Plumbing Code of Regulations also is adopted.

By reference, the City requires that all sewers and connect ions be properly designed and constructed per the California Plumbing Code, which outlines and requires the proper installation, testing, and inspection of new and rehabilitated sewers. The construction and inspection of new lateral connections are legally enforced through the City’s Encroachment Permit Process and the City’s Building Inspector. An Encroachment Permit must be obtained from the City for the connection of a new sewer lateral.

In addition to referencing the standards for construction and inspe ction included in the California Plumbing Code, the City adopted use of the most current Standard Plans and Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook, latest edition) with local supplements and the latest edition the San Diego Regional Standa rd Drawings (SDRSD) and Supplements as the City’s official standard specifications and drawings for public construction work in the City, which includes new and rehabilitated pipeline and appurtenance construction and inspections.

These publications are ma intained by the City’s Engineering Services Department. The City enforces the requirements through its Engineering Services and Building Inspectors and collective permit processes.

Private Building Sewer Regulations
Effective July 1, 2009, all non-residential property owners in the City of El Cajon are required to complete a video inspection of their private building sewer from the building cleanout to the main connection in the street at least every ten (10) years and upon the occurrence of any of the following:
 Any sewage spill or malfunction
 Evidence that the sewer lateral has not been properly maintained  The existence of a public health threat or nuisance
A copy of the regulations is also included in Appendix A.

The guidelines and list of pre -qualified contractors can be obtained on the City’s website in the Documents & Forms Library at: www.elcajon.gov/i-want-to/view/documents-forms-library

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3.3.3 Accessibility for Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair The City’s Municipal Code does not expressly document access requirements for maintenance or repair of the wastewater collection system. Instead, accessibility requirements for this purpose are managed through the plan reviews via Hold Harmless and access agreements as they are recorded documents, for new sewer service where City staff assures that sewer system facilities are constructed to specific standards within the public right -of-way or within adequate, permanent recorded easements.

Section 1.12.010, Designated, of Chapter 1.12, Right of Entry for Inspection , of Title 1, General Provisions, allows an authorized official of the City to enter a building or premises whenever necessary to perform any duty imposed upon the official by ordinance to perform an inspection to enforce any ordinance or regulation, or in the event there is reasonable cause to believe there exists an ordinance or regulation violation. However, the section stipulates that access to the premises must be at reasonable times, except when an emergency situation exists, and with the expressed permission of the owner and/or occupant and 24-hour written notice.

Section 13.37.030, Building Sewer Inspections – Access to Premises , provides the Director of Public Works (Director of Engineering Services , City En gineer), the Building Official, or any designated representative the authority to inspect any building sewer in use within the City and connected to the City sewer system for the following purposes:
 To determine the size, depth, and location of any sewer connection;  To determine the end outlet of any sewer connection by depositing harmless testing materials in any plumbing fixture attached thereto and flushing the same, if necessary;  To determine, by measurements and samples, the quantity and nature of the sewage or wastewater being discharged into any sewer;
 To determine the location of the roof, swimming pool, floor and surface drains, and whether or not they physically connect to a building sewer;
 To evaluate and determine defects in a sewer lateral following an overflow incident.

3.3.4 Limit Fats, Oils, and Grease Discharge
The City enforces its authority to regulate the disposal of FOG into the collection system. Municipal Code, Section 13.38, Sewers and Sewage Disposal-Fats, Oils, and Grease was added to further regulate FSEs by requiring grease traps for new businesses and retrofitting existing businesses that cannot meet certain other requirements. The revised ordinance also requires FSEs to implement other Best Management Practices (BMPs) when using, handling, and disposing of FOG.

To limit the discharge of FOG and other debris that may cause blockages, the City’s Municipal Code addresses the requirement or potential requirement for sewerage pretreatment equipment.

Section 13.20.030, Review and Approval by Director of Public Works (Director of Engineering Services or City Engineer) Prior to Discharge of Certain Wastes into Public Sewers -Preliminary

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Treatment Facilities. This section limits the discharge of substances described in Section 13.20.050 or those that have an average daily flow greater than two percent of the average daily sewage flow of the City. The section stipulates that owners that are discharging such substances are required to provide, operate and maintain preliminary treatment as necessary to reduce the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) strength and composition of discharges at their own expense.

Section 13.20.050, Discharge of Certain Wastes into Public Sewer Prohibited , except otherwise noted in the El Cajon Municipal Code Chapters 13.20 through 13.28, details prohibited discharges into the City’s wastewater system.

Section 13.38.030, Grease/Sand Interceptors, requires properly sized and constructed devices for all new FSEs with an increase in plumbing fixtures that are determined to generate grease quantities greater than those commonly found in domestic sewage prior to commencing business. At existing establishments where one or more of the following exist, grease/sand interceptors are required:
 A notice to repair has been issued for repair of the building sewer;  The establishment is unable to pass annual inspection without repeated violations;  The establishment is unable to complete implementation of BMPs as noted in the annual inspection report;
 The establishment has violated any waste dispos al requirements contained in the Municipal Code and where evidence of substantial grease is observed downstream of the establishment.

Section 13.38.032, Grease Storage Facilities, requires all new construction or remodels subject to a new conditional use permit for a FSE be required to store waste grease inside of the building or outside in a secondary containment area equal to the same volume of the primary container.

Section 13.38.040, Food Grinders Prohibited, prohibits food grinders from being installed at new FSEs and requires that all existing food grinders be removed from existing FSEs.

Section 13.38.050, Grease Interceptor Design and Maintenance Requirements, grants the City the authority to approve the type, capacity, and construction of all interce ptors shared by multiple businesses and requires the units to be periodically inspection to ensure continued compliance with the regulations set forth in the Municipal Code.

The City requires applicants to submit detailed copies of the facility proposed in terceptors, pretreatment facilities, spill containment facilities, and operating procedures to the City’s Community Development and Engineering Services departments. Facility plans must include site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans, and de tails to show all wastewater plumbing, spill containment, and appurtenances by size, location, and elevation and must be prepared by a licensed and registered engineer.

The location and procedures for operation and maintenance of the proposed interceptor shall be approved by the City prior to the connection of the facility to the public wastewater system and must be constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

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Interceptors are to be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning, inspection and removal of intercepted waste. Maintenance shall include the complete removal of all contents, including floating materials, wastewater, sludge, and solids. Decanting or discharging of removed waste back into the interceptor from which the waste was removed, or into any other interceptor, for the purpose of reducing the volume to be hauled is prohibited. Logs indicating each pumping session and waste disposal must be kept.

The ordinance strictly prohibits additives such as enzymes, surfactants or chemicals be placed into interceptors.

3.4 Compliance Documents
The City’s current legal authority for enacting the SSMP programs and its components are documented in the following:
 City’s Municipal Code
 The most current Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook)  The California Plumbing Code (Edition to be established by Municipal Code)  The most current San Diego Regional Standard Drawings (SDRSD) and Supplements  City’s sewer notes and wastewater design standards
As elements of the SSMP evolve and are further refined, the legal authority necessary to implement the provisions and require compliance by its residents and rate payers must also be addressed.

The City’s legal authority and powers pertaining to the City’s stormwater system are codified in Chapter 13.10, Storm Water Management and Discharge Control. Requiring compliance with its existing codes, regulations, ordinances, and permitting procedures allows the City to require and enforce measures to protect the health and safety of City residents; its water resources and improve water quality; reduce the adverse effects of polluted runoff discharges on waters of the state; secure benefits from the use of stormwater as a resource; and ensure the City is compliant with its MS4 Permit. A copy of Chapter 13.10 is included in Appendix A.

As the City is also responsible for the proper operation, management, and maintenance of the City’s MS4, constant coordination between City departments, including Public Works , Engineering Services and code enforcement, reinforces the importance of maintaining the wastewater system and MS4 to prevent sewer Spills and protect the health and safety of the residents.

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The City manages approximately 190 miles of gravity sewer system comprising of manhole structures and their connecting pipeline segments. Recently, t he City has added additional equipment to its O&M program including two (2) high-end industrial vacuum & jetter trucks, a Hydro Excavator truck and an additional van equipped with CCTV inspection equipment which allows the City to enhance its maintenance efforts. The City also operates and maintains twelve (12) inverted sewer siphons as part of the overall wast ewater collection system. The City does not own or maintain any portion of the sewer laterals (upper or lower) that drain each privately owned parcel or property up to the point of connection to the local sewer; therefore, the laterals are not a part of this plan nor are they cataloged. Additionally, the City’s collection system does not include any pump stations or treatment facilities.

This chapter of the SSMP discusses the City’s operations, maintenance, and other related measures and activities as they pertain to its sanitary sewer system.

4.1 Regulatory Requirements for Operation and Maintenance Program The Order requires the SSMP to contain descriptive measures of the City ’s Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Program implemented by City staff to facilitate pr oper and efficient management and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. The Order requires the SSMP to include a description of each of the following components as they apply to the City’s sanitary sewer system:
a) Maintenance of up-to-date sanitary sewer system map showing all gravity line segments and manholes, pumping facilities (N/A), pressure pipes and valves (N/A), and applicable stormwater conveyance facilities within the sewer system service area boundary; b) Routine preventive operation and maintenance activities by staff and contractors, including a system for scheduling regular maintenance and cleaning of the sanitary sewer system with more frequent cleaning and maintenance targeted at known problem areas. The preventive maintenance program should have a system to document scheduled and conducted activities, such as work orders;
c) Regular visual and TV inspections of manholes and sewer pipes, and a system for ranking the condition of sewer pipes and scheduling enhanced maintenance practices and rehabilitation or repair, as needed.

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d) Provide appropriate training on a regular basis for sanitary sewer system operations and maintenance staff and contractors; and
e) Development of equipment and replacement part inventories, including identification of critical replacement parts.

4.2 City’s Preventative Maintenance Program
The City’s O&M Program, includes components of the City’s procedures and practices as they pertain to the O&M activities related to its sanitary sewer system. The City’s O&M Program contains information pertaining to the following components for compliance with the WDRs:
 Inventory and Mapping of the Sanitary Sewer System Assets  Preventive Maintenance Program
 Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP)
 Sewer Blockage Control Program
 Wastewater System Inspection and Assessment Program
 Root Foaming Program
 Capital Improvement Program Project Identification
 Equipment and Replacement Part Inventories
 Training and Safety Program

4.3 Discussion of Regulatory O&M Components
To address the components listed in Section 4.2 and as required by the WDRs, the following subsections provide a summary of the City’s O&M activities and procedures being implemented.

4.3.1 Inventory and Mapping of the Sanitary Sewer System Assets A comprehensive inventory of the City’s wastewater collecti on system assets documents the horizontal and vertical locations of sewer collection system facilities as well as the attributes of various sewer system components. The Geographic Information System ( GIS) includes data pertaining to gravity-flow facilities, manholes, flow metering locations, manholes equipped with SmartCovers, and the twelve ( 12) gravity siphons throughout the City. This information is incorporated into the City’s GIS database, which facilitates management of O&M activities, allows for data management and expedites data retrieval for reporting purposes (https://cityofelcajon- cityofel cajon.hub.arcgis.com) is regularly updated and reflects the renumbering and reorganization of the wastewater system asset identification numbers (unique identifiers) and is accessible to the Wastewater O&M staff via handheld tablets. The City’s GIS information includes a layer containing

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the as-built number and related information and is linked to the latest CCTV inspection videos for each pipeline inspected, which allows City staff to locate and review newly revised data and perform data queries. One (1) tablet is assigned to each two-person crew. While the O&M staff are not able to make changes to the information contained in the GIS database, any necessary updates to the GIS information are documented by O&M staff while performing routine operation and maintenance activities.

Discrepancies between information contained in the GIS data and field conditions are manually documented using the tools available with the handheld tablet(s). The comments are submitted to the City’s GIS department for updating electronic files. Updates to the data are performed regularly by City GIS staff. O&M crews also have access to paper map books, in the event GIS data becomes unavailable to the crews while in the field. New map books are printed and made available to the crews, at least once per year, as data is updated.

The City’s existing Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) allows for access to the CCTV inspection videos for each of the public sewer lines. The CMMS also incorporates a GIS layer that includes City storm drain facilities and which reflects the location of all drainage structures in the City. While maintenance crews continue to be able to access and update work orders in the field through the CMMS via network -capable computer tablets, the reporting features have been unreliable. As such, CMMS tracking is continuously paralleled with the maintenance personnel filling out paper tickets and manually entering the d ata into an Excel database. The CMMS provides remote, read-only access to the up-to-date GIS sewer maps, and includes a mechanism to allow the crews to make notes pertaining to data discrepancies that office staff can follow up on.

The City is working to transition to a new CMMS to allow for a more comprehensive tool to manage the scheduling and tracking of data for the sewer maintenance efforts. Implementation is expected within FY27.

4.3.2 City’s Preventative Maintenance Program
The City’s Preventive Maintenance Program (PMP) includes the assets managed in the sanitary sewer system and is one component of the overall SSMP. The PMP is based on an approach that combines preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies and established best management practices.

The City is committed to a regular sanitary sewer system maintenance program. The City uses both in-house staff and outside services to perform the planned maintenance tasks at scheduled frequencies as part of our preventative maintenance program. Frequencies are established based on experience and attribute information to minimize the risk of blockages or equipment failures that could lead to Spills. The City’s maintenance program consists of O&M practices to maintain its facilities including routine and high frequency line cleaning and inspections (CCTV and visual).

The City has developed and continues to update asset -specific maintenance tasks for system assets throughout its life cycle. The primary preventative maintenance tasks include:

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● Sewer cleaning, including jetting and rodding maintenance ● Siphon and high frequency maintenance locations (HFMLs) ● High Frequency Maintenance manhole inspection and maintenance The following includes a summary of the maintenance activities associated with the ab ove referenced tasks.

System Jetting and Routine Maintenance Task
The scheduling and performance of maintenance and cleaning activities is performed by the City’s Public Works Wastewater Division. Cleaning activities are scheduled and completed by drainage basin, generally working from upstream segments down to trunk lines. A two (2) person crew is assigned to perform daily routine cleaning tasks. The City’s Public Works Wastewater staff work daily to eliminate potential pipe and manhole blockages.

The City sewer jetting crews (equipment operator and maintenance worker) service the sewer mains in an upstream-to-downstream, basin-by-basin sequence. A jetting log is updated daily to track which mains have been serviced and the linear feet that have been cleane d and jetted.

Additionally, crews clean HFMLs on a quarterly basis. These locations include areas with pipeline sags and areas identified as having excessive amounts of debris, FOG accumulation, and root concentrations. The cleaning of HFMLs is tracked and scheduled manually. Cleaning efforts are documented manually on daily reports. Included in Appendix B is a copy of the HFML Jetting Schedule and a summary of the information included in the jetting logs for work completed May 2021 through May 2024.

Documented information pertaining to sewer pipeline cleaning activities includes the section of pipe cleaned, lineal footage cleaned, names of staff performing the cleaning, amount of water used, and any additional pe rtinent comments. Pipelines identified as requiring repair are provided to City Engineering staff to be included on the City’s CIP list.

Reports summarizing daily progress are generated by maintenance crews and submitted to the O&M Supervisor to track prog ress and status of wastewater collection facilities. Daily progress reports and work-related forms are filed at the Operations Yard for future access and reference.

The City’s goal has been to jet all targeted sewer mains every 18 months. Upon completion of the jetting and cleaning cycle, a new period of jetting and cleaning is immediately initiated. For trunk sewers that are 30 -inches or greater in diameter, the City contracts the services to outside contractors. The City’s goal is to have the trunk sewers cleaned on a five (5) year cycle.

Sewer Root Removal Program
The City’s Root Removal Program includes mechanical rodding practices and a root foaming program. For both programs, the O&M Supervisor maintains a list of the locations where CIPP and/or rehabilitation may be required and provides the list to the Engineering Services Department for prioritization and incorporation into upcoming CIP projects.

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Mechanical Rodding
The City maintains a list of sewer main locations where rodding is conducted and deeme d appropriate as it has proven to be effective. The list is the “Monthly Rodding Task” and services are conducted on a three, six or twelve -month schedule. The City also maintains a list of “High Frequency Maintenance Manholes With Roots” and services thes e manholes on a three -month rotation program during February, May, August, and November . The mechanical rodding crew consists of an equipment operator and a maintenance worker operating a truck-mounted continuous mechanical rodder. Included in Appendix B (Root Program) is a copy of the list of locations included on the HFML list due to roots.

Root Foaming Program
Since the update of previous SSMP, the City has implemented a Root Foaming Program. The program was launched in October of 2023 and initially targeted the locations on the High Frequency Maintenance Location (HFML) list that specifically required an increased cleaning frequency due to roots. The locations identified are treated on a two (2) year cycle. City crews perform a follow up CCTV inspection to confirm treatment performance. As it is determined that specific locations may be removed from the “Monthly Rodding Task” and/or “High Frequency Maintenance Manholes With Roots” list, the lists are updated. Additionally, as new locations are identified through the cleaning and/or CCTV activities, these locations are added to the program. Included in Appendix B (Root Program) is a copy of the list of pipe and manhole locations included on the Root Foaming Program for root control.

Siphon Maintenance Program
The City’s list of HFMLs includes the twelve (12) siphons which are cleaned on a three-month cycle.

In 2010 the City installed a high-level flow alarm system (SmartCover lids), in the upstream manhole of each of the siphons that serve to notify the City through text messaging and email in the event of a high flow event at any of the siphon locations. This alarm system has assisted in preventing several potential overflows. Table 4-1 includes a summary of the City ’s existing siphons and the approximate locations.

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Table 4-1. Summary of Existing Siphons
It should be noted that Siphon #2 is not currently connected, Siphon #1 operates as an overflow bypass and maintenance of all siphons are included on the schedule of HFMLs . Table 4-2 includes a summary of the maintenance activities and frequencies at which they are performed based on the identified preventive maintenance tasks assigned.

Siphon # Upstream
Manhole
Downstream
Manhole
# of
Barrels Diameter Year
Built Location
1 12-021 12-022 2 10", 10" 1967 N. Johnson Avenue at Forrester Creek Channel
2 12-041 12-042 3 2 - 12"
1 - 15" 1967 South of Parkway Plaza at
Forrester Creek Channel
3 13-200 13-159 2 6" , 8" 1964 Wisconsin Aveune
4 14-201 14-200 2 6" , 8" 1951 Grant Avenue at County Ditch Channel
5 14-081 14-080 2 6" , 8" 1959 Patricia Lane at County Ditch Channel
7 19-040 19-041 3 2-15"
1-12" 1994 Mollison Avenue at Forrester
Creek Channel
8 19-096 19-097 2 8", 8" 1967 Victor Street
9A 19-171 19-172 2 6", 6" 1968 Evilo Street
10 21-135 21-136 2 8", 10" 1969 S. Mollison at Washington Channel
11 22-075 22-076 2 6", 8" 1970 Anza Street
12 25-008 25-009 2 6", 8" 1973 Oro Street
13 25-126 25-127 1 10" 1962 Naranca Avenue and Second
Street
14A 25-152 25-153 2 6", 8" 1970 Oakdale Avenue and Second Street

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Table 4-2. Summary of Sewer System Preventive Maintenance Tasks Private Laterals
All laterals in the City are privately owned, and the Municipal Code requires each property owner to maintain laterals in good working condition. As most of the approximately 17,000 private laterals within the City exceed forty (40) years of age, there is a high risk for failure. The City continues to be proactive in requiring private lateral repairs, including for root intrusions, rather than requi ring preventative maintenance. This approach serves as a proactive measure to prevent infiltration, Maintenance
Activity Maintenance Type Maintenance
Cycle Maintenance Frequency
Routine System
Maintenance Jetting 18 months Activities performed daily Routine System
Maintenance Rodding 3, 6 or 12-month
cycle Assignments issued monthly
Siphons and HFMLs Jetting, Descaling,
Degreasing 3-month cycle
Assignments issued quarterly in
February, May, August, and
November
Pipelines with Roots Root Foaming
Program 2-year cycle
Includes pipelines with roots where
mechanical rodding is not effective.

Effectiveness review annually.

Manholes with Roots Rodding and Debris
Removal 3-month cycle
Includes manholes with roots.

Assignments issued quarterly in
February, May, August, and
November
Manholes with Roots Root Foaming
Program 2-year cycle
Includes manholes with roots where
mechanical removal of roots is not
effective. Effectiveness review
annually.

Delinquent Rodding Follow-up to
Scheduled Rodding N/A
Assignments issued monthly;
performed as follow up for
maintenance and data entry.

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improve repair and rehabilitation improvements (CIPP) at the lateral connections, and reduce the potential of future liabilities and enforcement efforts due to non-compliance.

Corrective Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance (CM) is performed in response to an unexpected failure of an asset, component or part, or a critical utility outage. When managed assets critical to the process fail, CM is scheduled on either an urgent or routine basis. Some repairs may be capitalized as a follow-up activity depending on asset cost and life expectancy. These types of CM activities include, but are not limited to:
 Emergency or unplanned cleaning to eliminate a pipe blockage  Spot repair or replacement of a failed pipe
 Replacement of a rattling or failed manhole cover
 Repair of damage caused by construction or failure of another utility (e.g., water or gas main breakage)
 Respond to, investigate and mitigate customer complaints and sewer overflows  Repair of earthquake damage
 Repair after vandalism
Staff manually documents CM tasks at the time of the event. The City intends to add the ability to document the event and corrective maintenance activities with implementation of a new CMMS.

4.3.3 Sanitary Sewer System Inspection and Condition Assessment Program Regular and systematic inspection and assessment of sanitary sewer system facilities provide a means to monitor the condition of the facilities, the effectiveness of the maintenance operations and provide a basis for identifying and scheduling capital improvements. Additionally, the overall assessment is used to determine the funding required to repair, rehabilitate, and replace an aging collection system and to prioritize the allocation of funds in order to optimize the expenditure and efforts to operate a sewer collection system.

The information obtained from the CCTV inspections is reviewed, recorded, and defects are documented. The information collected is assembled and provided to th e Engineering Services Department for further assessment and determination of repair and/or rehabilitation methods. The City Engineering Services and Public Works Departments work in partnership to confirm the repair and/or rehabilitation methods and prioritize the projects.

System Inspection and Assessment
The City employs CCTV technology for the inspection of its storm drain and wastewater pipelines.

With two (2) CCTV trucks available, one (1) CCTV truck is committed to conducting the inspection of the wastewater pipelines by a two-person crew on a regular basis. The CCTV inspections are

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generally performed subsequent to pipe cleaning and debris removal. Additionally, contractors are required to conduct and submit inspections of all new and rehabilitated p ipelines to ensure contractor compliance with City design and construction standards. The City’s CCTV truck is equipped with WinCan software. The inspection codes incorporated into the WinCan Software are National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) certified and comply with the Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP). The information obtained and recorded from the CCTV inspections is reviewed, recorded, and a preliminary assessment is made by the City CCTV crew. Defects are assigned a defect code and a severity rating according to the rating scale included with the WinCan software. Permanent records of the defects are made by capturing still images of the information on the TV screen and recording the information.

Inspections are performed systematically and generally on a regular basis by a two -person crew and typically occur subsequent to the cleaning of the pipelines. Daily progress is recorded by the staff members and submitted to the Public Works Supervisor and utilized for tracking and reporting purposes. The City’s goal is to televise its sewer system on a ten (10) year cycle.

Included in the City’s budget are funds to perform the inspection and assessment of the wastewater collection system over a ten (10) cycle.

Pipeline Inspection
Utilization of standardized inspection observation codes by appropriately trained CCTV crew members serves to provide a consistent evaluation of the condition of the pipeline. City’s crews assigned to perform the CCTV inspections are PACP certified.

NASSCO PACP Condition Grading System applies the guidelines developed and is based on assigning severity grades to documented defects. The severity grades range from 1 to 5 (with 5 being the most severe) and are assigned to the corresponding defect observ ation code to assist City staff in determining whether further assessment of the condition is necessary.

Defect observation codes should be utilized in conjunction with digital information to document the condition of the entire pipe segment. Due to the wi de range of potential conditions that may be encountered during inspection of each individual facility, the observations developed and utilized should encompass a wide range of typical defects encountered with additional detailed descriptions to further refine the data in a format easy for querying.

Manhole Inspections:

As an integral part of the wastewater collection system, access manholes require the same degree of inspection and maintenance as the pipeline sewer network. Currently, City crews conduct cursory manhole inspections concurrently with the pipeline cleaning efforts. The inspections serve to identify and prioritize the manholes that may require a more thorough inspection. It is recommended that the City document manhole inspections and that insp ections occur concurrently with pipeline cleaning and/or inspections. During the inspection, if there is a n inflow prevention disk in the manhole, the disk will be inspected and replaced if damaged. Additionally, if the manhole location

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warrants an inflow prevention disk and there is not one present, a notation will be entered on the inspection report and the supervisor notified.

Predictive Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance activities include inspection and condition-assessment of system pipelines.

These are performed to determine if the planned preventive maintenance task should be performed as scheduled or should be rescheduled. Predictive Maintenance is therefore performed based on asset condition and need rather than solely at a specified time interval when maintenance may not be required. The City’s Predictive Maintenance activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
 CCTV inspections of pipelines
 Visual inspection of the manhole structures and their flow channels  Evaluation of trending flow monitoring data
 Inspection of inverted siphons during preventive maintenance  Ground surface inspection of rights-of-way and easements over the gravity sewers  Odor and corrosion assessment and monitoring programs A critical component of predictive maintenance includes internal inspection of sanitary sewers using CCTV technology. CCTV cameras offer valuable insight to the internal structural condition of buried infrastructure. Video inspection of sewer pipelines and manholes is used to locate and evaluate the existence and severity of defects that can contribute to potential overflows and which may include missing pipe sections, broken pipe, root intrusion at misaligned joints or cracks, and potential sources of inflow and infiltration (I/I) entering into the system through cracks in pipes, manholes or via illegal storm drain connections.

Using CCTV technology is also used to identify necessary CM when a potential or actual problem is identified. The information obtained using CCTV technology is used to locate and diagnose an issue and identify necessary solutions. Such solutions may include spot repairs, root cutting, re - cleaning for grease or debris removal, or pipe replacement or rehabilitation. Major replacement or rehabilitation may be capitalized outside of the annual operating budget. It can also be used to add or remove pipe segments to more frequent cleaning and rooting schedules.

4.4 Repair and Rehabilitation Projects
The City’s Public Works Department is responsible for performing various types of wastewa ter repairs and rehabilitation improvements. The types of repairs performed by City staff vary according to the location, level of urgency, and extent of complexity. The repairs and/or rehabilitation work performed by City staff primarily includes point repairs. Repairs that require resources beyond those available within the Public Works Department or require further prioritization and planning are coordinated and scheduled with the City’s Engineering Services Department.

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4.5 Capital Improvement Program Project Identification
Several factors determine the priority of projects identified during the inspection and assessment process, although the structural condition of the pipe is generally the primary factor. Additional factors may include addressing system capacity, reducing I/I, or reducing maintenance efforts by improving the pipe condition. Other considerations include coordinating surface and utility improvements with other agencies that may be impacted by improvements. Integrating the findings of the inspe ction and assessment efforts, with the capacity modeling efforts, allows the City to proactively plan a comprehensive approach to a long-range planning.

4.6 Equipment and Replacement Part Inventories
The Public Works Department maintains a comprehensive list o f its inventory of equipment and materials necessary to properly maintain, manage and perform the operations and maintenance activities on the wastewater collection system. Additionally, a list of Critical Parts and Equipment is maintained by the Operations Manager, which serves to catalog and manage the more essential items to ensure consistent system performance and response in the event of an emergency. The inventory of parts and equipment is updated annually by the Operations Manager or at the time of any specific equipment status change such as addition, removal, or replacement to facilitate the sewer maintenance program. A copy of the current wastewater inve ntory list is included in Appendix B (Equipment Inventory). Also included in Appendix B is a Critical Parts List maintained by the Public Works Department. The Department has funds available for purchasing supplies and follows a budgeting process for larger types of repairs. The City intends to transfer the inventory information to its CMMS as it is integral to asset and maintenance management activities.

The City is working to reinstate the mutual aid agreements with several other cities in the Metro system, including its immediate neighbors, Santee, La Mesa, Padre Dam, the City and County of San Diego. Additionally, the City is partners with Padre Dam and the County of San Diego as the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (East County AWP JPA), which was granted regulatory coverage in July 2024 under the Statewide General Order for Sanitary Sewer S ystems. Among other sharing responsibilities and compensation schedules, the agreements will serve to provide for the sharing of resources in the event of emergency responses, spare parts, and equipment should individual inventories fall short.

4.7 Training and Safety Program
The City is committed to the training and certification of its Public Works Wastewater Division staff.

Staff is encouraged to participate in regular training and continuing education program geared to train each management, administration, and field staff member.

Crews are trained on the provisions of wastewater operation and maintenance policies, procedures, safety policies, and the use of equipment. Staff is also specifically trained in the following:
 Requirements of General Order

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 Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) and Practice Drills  Skilled Estimation of Spill Volume (Field Operators)
 CIWQS Reporting Procedures (Data Submitters)
 Confined Space Entry
 Gas Detection
 Heat Related Training (working in hot environments)
 Traffic Control (WATCH Manual)
 Jetting Techniques
 Rodding Techniques
 Trenching and Shoring
 Various Safety Procedures
All maintenance workers are required to take a course in confined space entry and pass certification for safe entries into confined areas that could contain hazardous air. Additionally, City Public Works staff are required to receive training in the Traffic Control safety practices through the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and must demonstrate skills using the manual’s guidelines for work area traffic control safety. As necessary and determined by appropriate managerial staff, training programs may also include supplemental technical training required to efficiently and safely perform specific job-related duties. A copy of the Training log is included in Appendix B (Training) for reference.

The City requires contractors performing inspection or maintenance services on the collection system to have its workers adequately trained and certified in the area of application. All inspection work is performed using NASSCO standards. All cleaning work performed by contractors using rodders, jetters, and/or combination trucks are required to have individual personnel an d supervisors trained and certified in collections system maintenance as prescribed by the CWEA.

Additionally, contractors are required to prepare and submit a project specific emergency response plan to the City for review prior to performing any contracted work. Contractors are provided a copy of the City’s SERP and are to incorporate the City’s established procedures and tailor the emergency spill response plan to the project needs including but not limited to, contacts information, site constraints, emergency equipment, etc.

Ethics in the workplace and daily work activities is an essential requirement of maintenance workers that maintain the City’s collection system and are certified by the CWEA. Each worker and supervisor is expected to adhere to the Co de of Ethics as set forth by the CWEA and provide assurance to the Public that the health and welfare of the community is a primary concern of the maintenance staff.

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Though staff is sufficiently trained to conduct the maintenance activities, as appropriate and required, supervisors recommend and facilitate staff to obtain more in -depth, comprehensive training and Collection Systems Maintenance Certifications through CWEA.

4.8 Summary and Continuing Efforts
To remain in compliance with the Operations and Maintenance element of the SSMP, the City is continuing to document and formalize comprehensive O&M procedures that include:
 Maintaining up-to-date maps of the City’s wastewater collection system;  Scheduling and performing routine preventative O&M activities including regular maintenance and high-frequency maintenance locations including areas with root and FOG problems;  Scheduling and performing regular and routine visual and CCTV inspections of manhole and pipelines;
 Updating its rehabilitation and replacement plan to identify and prioritize system deficiencies for short-term and long-term planning;
 Training for staff in wastewater collection system operations and maintenance related activities  Train staff in the areas listed in the current Order including:
o Requirements of the General Order;
o Spill Emergency Response Plan and Practice Drills; and o Estimation of Spill Volume (Field Operators).
 CIWQS Reporting Procedures (Data Submitters); and
 Maintaining equipment and replacement part inventories.

The City is evaluating an incentive program for the collection system maintenance personnel and encourage their participation in the certification programs as prescribed by the California Water Environment Association. The City currently offers an Employee Reimbursement Prog ram in conjunction with membership reimbursement to obtain certifications and complete the necessary credits for maintaining the certifications current.

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Chapter 5
Design and Performance Provisions
This chapter of the SSMP discusses the City’s design and construct ion standards and serves to fulfill the Design and Performance Provisions required by the WDRs.

5.1 Regulatory Requirements for Design and Performance Element The WDRs require that the SSMP address the following:
a) Design criteria and construction standards and specifications for the construction, installation, repair, and rehabilitation of existing and proposed system infrastructure components, including but not limited to pipelines, pump stations, and other system appurtenances;
b) Procedures and standards for inspecting and testing the newly constructed, newly installed, repaired, and rehabilitated system pipelines, pumps, and other equipment and appurtenances.

5.2 Discussion on Design and Performance Provisions
The WDRs require that the SSMP include provisions to require compliance with appropriate design criteria and construction standards and specifications for the construction, installation, repair, and rehabilitation of existing and proposed wastewater collection systems, pump stations and other appurtenances; and for the inspection, testing, and rehabilitation and repair of newly constructed newly installed, repaired and rehabilitated wastewater collection systems and appurtenances.

The City has adopted the current edition of the Greenbook and the San Diego Regional Standard Drawings (SDRSD) as the referenced standard specifications and drawings for public services projects.

5.2.1 Design and Construction Standards and Specifications The requirements for the design and construction of new, rehabilitated, and replaced sewer system facilities, including mains, tie -ins, service laterals, cleanout, manholes, and other system appurtenances, are necessary to ensure the proper operation of the sewer system.

The City requires that all public sewer mains within the City be constructed in accordance with the most approved edition of the Greenbook and the most updated SDRSD Update. The documents include minimum construction standards for sewer mains, sewer manholes, and sewer laterals, and general guidelines for standard sewer rehabilitation options.

Design and construction considerations for wastewater facilities that the City considers non - standard, such as internal sealing of existing sewers, outfall sewers, energy dissipaters, regulating devices, and/or flow measurement devices, are not included in the Greenbook or the SDRSDs and require prior approval from the City Engineer before construction can begin.

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5.2.2 Inspecting and Testing
The City requires compliance with the approved version of the Greenbook for all cleaning and video inspections performed by contractors when retained for construction, installation, and rehabilitation of wastewater pipelines and manholes. The contractor performing the work is responsible for conducting air tests and a CCTV inspection before new work is accepted. All new and rehabilitated sanitary sewer systems and other appurtenances require the contractor to submit a CCTV report and inspection documentation to the City to ensure compliance with City design and construction policies.

Engineering special provisions for sewer system construction and rehabilitation is on file in the Engineering Services Department.

5.3 Conclusion
The requirements contained in the City’s current policies and procedures address the required components of the WDRs. The City will continue using the San Diego R egional Standards and latest version of the Greenbook unless other information is presented and approved by the Director of Engineering Services and Director of Public Works.

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Chapter 6
Spill Emergency Response Plan
This chapter of the SSMP provides a summary of the City’s SERP, which was previously updated in June 2023. Included in Appendix C is the City’s specific response and notification plan to document the Spill emergency response and reporting procedures.

6.1 Regulatory Requirements for Spill Emergency Response Plan The WDRs require that the City develop and implement a spill emergency response plan which identifies measures to protect public health and the environment. At a minimum, the plan must include procedures to:
 Notify primary responders, appropriate local officials, and appropriate regulatory agencies of a spill in a timely manner;
 Notify other potentially affected entities (for example, health agencies, water suppliers, etc.) of Spills that potentially affect public health or reach waters of the State;  Comply with the notification, monitoring and reporting requirements of this General Order, State law and regulations, and applicable Regional Water Board Orders;  Ensure that appropriate staff and contractors implement the Spill Emergency Response Plan and are appropriately trained;
 Address emergency system operations, traffic control and other necessary response activities;  Contain a spill and prevent/minimize discharge to waters of the State or any drainage conveyance system;
 Minimize and remediate public health impacts and adverse impacts on beneficial uses of waters of the State;
 Remove sewage from the drainage conveyance system;
 Clean the spill area and drainage conveyance system in a manner that does not inadvertently impact beneficial uses in the receiving waters;
 Implement technologies, practices, equipment, and interagency coordination to expedite spill containment and recovery;
 Implement pre-planned coordination and collaboration with storm drain agencies and other utility agencies/departments prior, during, and after a spill event;  Conduct post-spill assessments of spill response activities;  Document and report spill events as required in this General Order; and  Annually, review and assess effectiveness of the Spill Emergency Response Plan, and update the Plan as needed.

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6.2 Discussion of Spill Emergency Response Plan
The City prepared the SERP, which is intended to supplement and be consistent with the existing emergency plans currently implemented by the City. The overall plan facilitates coordination and mobilization of equipment and personnel when responding to a S pill, if one should occur. The response procedure identifies the staff positions responsible for managing the S pill response, investigating the Spill cause, and reporting the S pill to the appropriate parties. The SERP also includes a consolidated list of contact information of key personnel and contractors available to respond to Spills. The sequence of communication for reporting Spills and the appropriate agencies to be notified, is also included.

The SERP includes the City’s strategy to mobilize labor, material, tools, and equipment to contain, mitigate, and clean-up residuals from a Spill and correct or repair any condition, which may cause or contribute to a Spill. The document provides the necessary guidelines for City staff to respond to a Spill event and contains the following elements:
 Introduction and Regulatory Requirements
 Summary of the Types of Spills and Categories
 Spill Emergency Response Plan
 Spill Reporting Requirements
 Training Requirements
 SERP Updating Requirements
To address the components listed in Section 5.1 and as required by the Order, the following subsections provide a summary of the applicable procedures that are included in the SERP. Further detailed descriptions of the policies and procedures as they pertain to responding to Spills are included in the SERP document included in Appendix C.

6.2.1 Spill Notification Procedures
The SERP includes procedures for proper notification of the appropriate staff in a timely manner.

Notifications of possible Spills are received via telephone calls only. All telephone calls or complaints of actual or possible Spills are routed directly to the appropriate City staff including the Standby Duty staff member. Due to the urgent nature of Spills, the City w ebsite (https://www.elcajon.gov/your- government/departments/public-works) includes information that directs the public to call the Public Works Department during regular hours or the non-emergency Police Department phone number for after-hours reporting. The Public Works voicemail instructs callers not to leave a voicemail, but to call the non-emergency Police Department if their call is not answered. Public Works personnel are on call 24 hours a day and can be reached by the Police Department. Additionally, the City’s SERP includes information for notifying CalOES and the reporting requirements and their on-call consultant for performing water quality monitoring should it be required. The City Manager’s Office would be engaged to facilitate appropriate and necessary public notifications.

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6.2.2 Spill Response
The City’s SERP includes response priorities, safety, and overflow containment, correction, and clean-up measures for potential or actual Spills of various types. Specific actions to be performed by Public Works staff for public and private Spills are outlined and described.

6.2.3 Procedures for Prompt Notification of Regulatory Agencies The volume, impact, and location of a Spill determine the level of notifications required to comply with City and regulatory requiremen ts. Included in the reporting procedures of the SERP, a summary of the officials and agencies to be notified and under what conditions they are to be notified of a Spill is included. The SERP includes a list of the specific names and telephone numbers of the individuals to be notified. The contact list should be updated as necessary and verified at least every six (6) months and at the time of any staffing changes.

6.2.4 Training of Appropriate Staff and Contractor
All City employees, at the time they become invo lved in the management, administration, supervision, maintenance, operation, or response to a sanitary sewer overflow, including those performing after-hours stand-by duties, shall be trained in, and become familiar with, the procedures contained in the SERP and shall receive further training at least annually. More frequent training may be required. All training, including the names of those receiving training, is to be documented.

Contractors are provided a copy of the City’s SERP and are required to prepare and submit a project specific emergency response plan to the City for review. The SERP mu st incorporate the City’s notification requirements and specific project requirements and constraints. A list of approved contractors that provide emergency rental equipment and support services is included in the SERP.

6.2.5 Emergency Procedures and Response Activities
Guidelines for traffic and crowd control to limit public access to areas potentially impacted by unpermitted discharges of sewage, based on the various ty pes of Spills, are also provided.

Reference to the San Diego Regional Standard Design han dbook and WATCH manual for established proper traffic control patterns is included. Additional response activities are more thoroughly described in the SERP. Emergency procedures include defined duties for First Responders, Supervisory Personnel, and Incident Investigators and procedures for clearing mainline blockages, addressing private Spills, and effort to prevent the spill from reaching and entering the MS4.

The City’s SERP includes response procedures including containment, correction, and clean -up measures for Spills. Actions to be performed by City staff and additional crews for public Spills are outlined and described. The SERP includes information for the following:
 Preliminary Assessment
 Traffic and Crowd Control
 Containment Procedures

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 Correction Procedures
 Clean up Procedures

6.2.6 Neighboring Agencies
Should sewer Spills originate from the sewer system from an adjoining agency, the City’s procedures include immediate notification of the responsible agency, implementing containment procedures, and providing assistance should the spill pose a threat to the public health, waters of the State, public property, and/or private property. City field crew will remain at the spill site until the responsible agency arrives to assume responsibility of the spill. City staff maintain contact information readily available for staff at adjoining agencies should a spill occur. The City Manager’s Office would be engaged to facilitate appropriate and necessary public notification.

6.2.7 Spill Prevention and Containment
The City follows an O&M Program to prevent Spills. The City’s Preventative Maintenance Program includes the routine cleaning and inspection of all the wastewater pipelines and specifically the High Frequency Maintenance Locations that require a higher frequency of cleaning.

The S ERP provides the guidance to facilitate and as sure the proper response to any type of potential Spill occurrence. The SERP includes a strategy for the O &M staff to mobilize labor, material, tools, and equipment to contain, mitigate, and clean-up residuals from a Spill and correct or repair any condition which may cause or contribute to an unpermitted sewage discharge.

Appropriate mitigation measures to contain the Spill and recover spilled sewage to minimize the impact to the public or environment are included. Additionally, the City’s procedures include monitoring measures should significant flows reach the MS4.

6.2.8 Monitoring and Reporting Procedures
The SERP includes the processes and procedures for notification, monitoring, reporting and record keeping per the requirements detailed in Attachment E1 of the Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ.

The reporting procedures include a summary of the procedures to be implemented and reporting to be completed for each possible spill category. A summary of the reporting procedures is illustrated in the flow chart included in the SERP.

6.2.9 Spill Emergency Response Plan Evaluation
The City will conduct routine evaluations of its response procedures to ensure they are effective.

Key performance indictors (KPI) reviewed include the following:
 Number of Spills
 Percentage of recovered volume versus total spill volume  Verification that the notification procedures were followed for each spill event  Verification that the response procedures were followed for each spill event  Verification that reporting to regulatory agencies were conducted correctly for each spill event  Verification that training was conducted as scheduled

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Chapter 7. Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program
Chapter 7
Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program
This chapter of the SSMP discusses the City’s efforts to address the needed control of fats, oils, grease, rags and debris that is discharged into the City’s sanitary sewer system.

7.1 Regulatory Requirements for a Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program The Order requires the SSMP include procedures for the evaluation of the City’s service area to determine whether a sewer pipe blockage control program is needed to control fats, oils, grease, rags and debris that is discharged into the City’s sanitar y sewer system. The procedures must include, at minimum:
a) An implementation plan and schedule for a public education and outreach program that promotes proper disposal of pipe-blocking substances;
b) A plan and schedule for the disposal of pipe-blocking substances generated within the sanitary sewer system service area. This may include a list of acceptable disposal facilities and/or additional facilities needed to adequately dispose of substances generated within a sanitary sewer system service area;
c) The legal authority to prohibit discharges to the system and identify measures to prevent Spills and blockages;
d) Requirements to install grease removal devices (such as traps or interceptors), design standards for the removal devices, maintenance requirements, best management practices requirements, recordkeeping and reporting requirements; e) Authority to inspect grease producing facilities, enforcement authorities, and whether the Enrollee has sufficient staff to inspect and enforce FOG ordinance; f) An identification of sanitary sewer system sections subject to FOG blockages and establishment of a cleaning schedule for each section; and g) Implementation of source control measures for all sources of FOG reaching the sanitary sewer system for each section identified above.

7.2 Discussion of Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program
The City implements preventive maintenance activities to maximize beneficial public use of the City’s sanitary sewer system while preventing blockages of the sewer lines and reducing the adverse effects on sewage treatment operations resulting from discharges of FOG, rags and debris into the system.

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The City’s Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program includes the processes and procedures intended to reduce the discharge of prohibited material and substances, including due to excessive FOG, into the sanitary sewer system to minimize Spills. Elements of the City’s Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program include the following:
 Public Education
 Legal Authority
 Preventative Maintenance Program
 Root Foaming Program
 FOG Program
 FSE Inspection Program
 Grease Trap Installation, Operation and Maintenance Requirements  Grease Interceptor Installation, Operation and Maintenance Requirements  Permits and Enforcement
To address the components listed in Section 7.1 and as required by the Order, the following subsections provide a summary of the applicable Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program currently being implemented.

7.2.1 Public Education and Outreach Program
The City is working towards developing a multi-facetted public outreach program to educate City ratepayers about the proper disposal of pipe-blocking substances including disposal of prohibited substances such as “disposable” wipes and FOG and proper maintenance of their private laterals including root treatment and removal. The outreach campaign is to begin with informational material.

Material may consist of a series of articles and other printed information, which will also appear on the City’s website. These and additional features will be run in the City’s quarterly newsletter.

7.2.2 Legal Authority to Prohibit Discharges
The City is required to prevent discharges of illicit and undesirable substances from entering the wastewater collection system. Illicit discharges include, but are not limited to, the release of I/I, stormwater, chemical dumping, unauthorized debris and constituents, and cut roots. The City’s current legal authority to limit and prohibit illicit discharges is established through its existing Municipal Codes and permitting procedures.

The City limits the strength and co mposition of wastewater discharges into the collection system with sections included in Municipal Code Chapter 13.20, Sewers and Sewage Disposal - Public Sewers Generally. Additionally, adoption of the revised wastewater ordinance provides the City the authority to regulate the disposal of prohibited substances into the collection system.

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7.2.3 Preventative Maintenance Program
The City performs regular sanitary sewer system maintenance and uses both in -house staff and outside services to perform the planned maintenance tasks at scheduled frequencies as part of our preventative maintenance program. Frequencies are established based on experience and attribute information to minimize the risk of blockages or equipment failures that could lead to Spills. The City’s maintenance program consists of O&M activities necessary to maintain its facilities including routine and high frequency line cleaning and inspections (CCTV and visual).

The O&M activities included video inspection and assessment of the sewer collection system, city- wide, which includes identification of service laterals that gave the appearance of root intrusions and/or the discharge of prohibited substance such as FOG the sewer laterals. This information is documented and included on the appropriate maintenance program and used to create a GIS layer that shows the locations. Information for FSEs near the locations relative to sewer mains that have significant FOG conditions is used for enforcement, which usually includes a visit by the FOG inspection team to inspect onsite conditions and issue a warning to the property managers and citations, if necessary. Also, property owners whose private laterals were identified as having heavy roots or high grease residue received a notice of inspection and an order to correct FOG producing activities.

Private Laterals: The City continues to be proactive in requiring private lateral repairs, including for root intrusions, rather than requiring preventative maintenance. This approach serves as a proactive measure to prevent infiltration, improve repair and rehabilitation improvements (CIPP) at the lateral connections, and reduce the potential of future liabilities and enforcement efforts due to non - compliance. The City also requires an inspection of all non -single family r esidential properties applying for a building permit.

Maintenance Schedule for High Frequency Maintenance Locations : The performance and scheduling of preventive maintenance activities is performed by the Public Works staff. The Preventive Maintenance Program includes a routine cleaning schedule for the areas that have been identified by City staff as HFMLs. The City’s HFMLs include pipe segments with heavy debris, high FOG and root concentrations. The pipe segments within the wastewater system identified a s HFMLs are routinely cleaned on a three (3) month cycle basis.

Root Foaming Program: The City has implemented a Root Foaming Program in October of 2023 which initially targeted the locations on the HFMLs list that specifically required maintenance due to roots. The locations are treated on a two (2) year cycle and City crews perform a follow up CCTV inspection to confirm treatment performance. As new locations are identified through the cleaning and/or CCTV activities, these locations are added to the program.

7.2.4 FOG Program
The program primarily includes the required installation of grease removal devices as determined necessary by the City. The City’s sewer ordinance, adopted in 2009, requires all new FSEs or FSEs

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that increase the number of plumbing fixture units via building permit applications, and existing FSEs that violate mandated BMPs, to install grease interceptors and/or grease traps, where required by the plumbing code. The ordinance also requires proper FOG storage containers and storage facilities in outdoor covered enclosures for new FSEs and that FOG producers dispose of FOG properly in storage containers approved by the City.

Existing FSEs are required to implement proper handling and storage practices that utiliz e a contract service to pick-up, dispose of or recycle FOG. Currently, FOG producers are responsible for retaining their own pick -up and recycling or disposal services. The City requires removal of accumulated grease be performed by a licensed waste hauler with an approved license. Presently, the City does not have designated disposal sites.

Existing FSEs that demonstrate good housekeeping and proper implementation of BMPs for FOG are permitted to operate as is, as long as they continue to use best practices and comply with annual inspections without violations. Existing FSEs that are unable to pass annual inspections or experience a sewer overflow due to FOG will be required to install grease removal devices.

7.2.5 Food Service Establishment (FSE) Inspection Program FSEs are being contacted directly with specific information as part of the annual inspection program, which includes documentation of proper FOG storage facilities, periodic lateral inspections, annual BMP inspections, and inspections of FOG removal devices for establishments meeting certain criteria. The City also intends to develop and provide to FSEs a quick reference guide outlining the BMPs for FOG handling and storage.

7.2.6 Requirements for Installation of Pretreatment Devices The City’s FOG Control Program requires that each FSE be solely responsible for the proper operation, maintenance and repair of the approved grease removal equipment. Sizing and installation requirements for the grease removal equipment are approved by the City’s Building Official or the Building Official’s designee.

Additionally, the City’s Municipal Code includes provisions for requiring the installation of grease removal equipment. Discussed below is the City’s Municipal Code which addresses the requirements of grease removal equipment.

Section 13.38.030, Grease/Sand Interceptors, requires properly sized and constructed devices for all new FSEs determined to generate grease quantities greater than those commonly found in domestic sewage prior to commencing business. At existing establishments where one or more of the following exist, grease/sand interceptors are required.  A notice to repair has been issued for repair of the building sewer;  The establishment is unable to pass annual inspection without repeated violations;

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 The establishment is unable to complete i mplementation of best management practices as noted in the annual inspection report;
 The establishment has violated any waste disposal requirements contained in the Municipal Code and where evidence of substantial grease is observed downstream of the establishment.

Section 13.38.040, Food Grinders Prohibited, prohibits food grinders from being installed at new FSEs and requires the removal of food grinders from all existing FSEs.

Section 13.38.050, Grease Interceptor Design and Maintenance Requirements, grants the City the authority to approve the type, capacity, and construction of all interceptors shared by multiple businesses and requires the units to be periodically inspection to ensure continued compliance with the regulations set forth in the Municipal Code.

Section 13.38.060, Best Management Practices (BMPs); Implementation of the FOG Control Program includes use of BMPs. Any establishment found not implementing BMPs is issued a warning and will potentially be cited if BMPs are not fully implemented. In those cases where grease removal devices are not installed or have not been successfully implemented, the establishment is subject to an order to abate including installation of grease removal devices. The required BMPs are as follows:

Drain Screens
 Drain screens shall be installed on all fixtures in food preparation areas for all new and existing food service establishments.

Waste Cooking Oil
 All waste cooking oil shall be collected, transferred, and stored properly in recycling bins, barrels, or drums that have secured lids, which shall remain closed at all times and shall be designed or secured to prevent tipping;
 Such recycling bins, barrels, or drums shall be maintained to be leak free and stored in an area separate from vehicular parking and driveways;
 Licensed haulers or an approved recycling facility must be used to dispose of waste cooking oil.

A log of such activities must be completed and maintained in plain sight for inspection by the administrative authority. All manifests for disposal of waste products must be completed and inserted into the log;
 City of El Cajon placards displaying BMPs shall be placed at eye level near the door used for transfer to storage containers;
 An approved spill kit shall be kept in close proximity to the storage area and used to clean any spillage.

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Food Waste
 All food waste shall be placed in enclosed plastic bags and disposed of directly into the trash or garbage and not in the sinks.

Employee Training
FSE employees shall be trained twice each calendar year on the following subjects:
 How to “dry wipe” pots, pans, dishware, and work areas to remove grease before washing;  How to properly dispose of food waste and solids in enclosed plastic bags prior to disposal in trash bins or containers to prevent leaking and odors;
 The location and use of absorption products to clean under fryer baskets and other locations where grease may be spilled or dripped and how to use absorbent products to clean if Spills occur;
 How to properly dispose of grease or oils from cooking equipment into grease bins, barrels, or drums without spilling;
 How to properly use spill kits;
 Training shall be documented and employee signatures retained, indicating each employee’s attendance and understanding of the practices;
 Training records shall be availab le for review at any reasonable time by the authorized inspector.

Kitchen Exhaust Filters
 Shall be cleaned as frequently as necessary to be maintained in good operating condition, but in no event less than one time per month.

7.2.7 Facility Inspection
Implementation of the FOG Control Program includes annual inspections of FSEs. To determine whether the FSE is in compliance with the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit, FOG Control Program, and the City’s Municipal Code, Section 1.12.010, Chapter 1.12, Right of Entry for Inspection, of Title 1, General Provisions, allows authorized personnel of the City reasonable access to a building or premises whenever necessary to perform any duty imposed upon the official by ordinance to perform an inspection to enforce any ordinance or regulation, or in the event there is reasonable cause to believe there exists an ordinance or regulation violation.

Compliance with City Municipal Code Chapter 13.10, Section 13.10.110, Inspection and Sampling, allows the authorized enforce ment official to determine whether any illegal discharges or illegal connections exist and whether the facility or activity complies with the other requirements of the Chapter.

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7.2.8 Development and Implementation of Source Control Measures The City is identifyi ng FOG producers and through outreach and inspections is controlling or eliminating sources of FOG. Sewer segments identified with high grease concentrations are investigated to identify sources of FOG and determine whether enforcement measures are warranted. The City will notify property owners and business proprietors to take corrective action to eliminate sources of FOG.

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Chapter 8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvements Chapter 8
System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital
Improvements
This section discusses the City’s methods for evaluating and managing the condition and capacity needs to address the current and future capacity and condition related improvement projects.

8.1 Regulatory Requirement for System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance The General Order includes a requirement that the SSMP include procedures to assure capacity management measures that address the current and future capacity requirements of its collection system. Also required is that the City prepare and implement a capital improvement plan that will provide hydraulic capacity of key s anitary sewer system elements for dry weather peak flow conditions, as well as the appropriate design storm or wet weather event. At a minimum, the plan must include:
a) System Evaluation and Condition Assessment
b) Capacity Assessment and Design Criteria
c) Prioritization of Corrective Actions, and
d) Capital Improvement Plan

8.2 Discussion on System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvement Plan
At the time this SSMP was updated, the City was in the process of updating its Sewer Master Plan (Master Plan) which was previously completed in 2015. Therefore, the following information reflects the most current information contained in the 2015 master plan. The City anticipates the Master Plan will be completed in FYE2026 and will include the following:
 Update the City’s sewer flow estimates using regional population and employment projections, the latest projections for the downtown area, the Winter Gardens area and other information on planned developments
 Update the hydraulic model to incorporate CIP projects that have been completed since the last master plan
 Identify and incorporate the appropriate design storm(s) or wet weather events that may result in or contribute to spill events
 Update the City’s list of CIP projects to reflect the City’s most recent information on existing and projected sewage flow generation

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Chapter 8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvements  Identify areas that have the potential to be affected due to climate change, including but not limited to: sea level rise; flooding and/or erosion due to increased storm volumes, frequency, and/or intensity; wildfires; and increased power disruptions.  Identify locations where there is the p otential for system components to experience erosive forces due to larger and/or higher intensity storm events.  Utilize observations/evidence of system conditions that may contribute to exiting of sewage from the system which can reasonably be expected to discharge into a water of the State; and  Establish a central record keeping repository (such as GIS) to maintain access to system evaluation and condition assessment inspections and activities and proposed rehabilitation and repair methods and schedules.

The following subsections provide a brief summary of the findings from the previous master plan and modeled system, flow estimates, and evaluation criteria used for t he City’s sewer system capacity evaluation.

8.2.1 System Evaluation and Condition Assessment
The City performs routine inspections of its collection systems facilities including, manholes, and lift stations. Using Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), pipeline inspections are conducted to document observed defects in the sewer gravity mains. Known maintenance problem areas in the collection system are logged and categorized into a cleaning frequency schedule which may be bi -weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi -annually, and annually. Noted defects are logged and prioritized for improvement.

A description of the City’s CCTV inspection program is included in Chapter 4 as part of the City’s routine O&M activities. The City’s CCTV truck is equipped with WinCan software which uses NASSCO PACP coding system. Defects are assigned a defect code and a severity rating according to the rating scale included with the WinCan software.

Inspections are performed systematically by a two-person crew and typically occur subsequent to the cleaning of the pipelines. Daily progress is recorded by the staff members , submitted to the Public Works Supervisor and utilized for tracking and reporting purposes. The City’s goal is to televise its sewer system on a ten (10) year cycle.

The City prioritizes conducting O&M activities at locations where there is a potential high level of environmental consequence including the cleaning and inspection of the twelve (12) siphons. The maintenance of all siphons is included on the HFML and cleaned on a higher frequency.

The information obtained from the CCTV inspections is reviewed, recorded, and defects are documented. The information collected is assembled and provided to the Engineering Department for further assessment and determinations of repair and/or reh abilitation methods. The City Engineering Services and Public Works Departments work in partnership to confirm the repair and/or rehabilitation methods and prioritize the projects.

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Chapter 8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvements Rehabilitation and replacement plans will include efforts to identify and p rioritize system deficiencies and implement short -term and long -term rehabilitation actions to address each deficiency. Added focus will be given to sewer pipes that are at risk of collapse or prone to more frequent blockages due to pipe defects and priority given to system areas that:
● Hold a high level of environmental consequences if vulnerable to collapse, failure, blockage, capacity issues, or other system deficiencies; ● Are located in or within the vicinity of surface waters, steep terrain, high groundw ater elevations, and environmentally sensitive areas;
● Are within the vicinity of a receiving water with a bacterial-related impairment on the most current Clean Water Act section 303(d) List.

Finally, the rehabilitation and replacement plan should include a capital improvement plan that addresses proper management and protection of the infrastructure assets. The plan shall include a time schedule for implementing the short and long -term plans plus a schedule for developing the funds needed for the capital improvement plan.

8.2.2 Capacity Assessment and Design Criteria
The modeled population and non -residential flow from the 2008 Master Plan were adjusted to existing conditions (2014) using information on the most recent development projects and population and empl oyment statistics from the SANDAG 2050 Regional Growth Forecast. The model was then calibrated to match observed flows at the City’s sewer billing meters by modifying unit flow factors in terms of gallons per capita per day (GPCD). The updated model indicates that since the last calibration was conducted in 2008, sewer flows have decreased by 9% within the City.

The residential unit flow factor dropped from 70 to 60 GPCD, suggesting that much of the decrease is attributed to water conservation measures.

Future dry weather flows were determined using various sources including the 2008 Master Plan, SANDAG 2050 Regional Growth Forecast, and the revised Master Plan Addendum. With City input, the SANDAG growth forecast was reduced, as the City felt the SANDAG forecast was too high. For projected employment, SANDAG projections were used to determine the location and population and employment growth.

The capacity assessment completed as part of the City’s Sewer Master Plan Addendum was based on a calibrated model that was run under wet weather flow scenarios to determine deficiencies for existing conditions (2014), as well as 2020, 2035, and 2050 projections. The calibrated model was also run for dry weather flows under the existing scenario and no deficiencies were found.

Deficiencies were categorized based on the wet weather flow scenario in which they were triggered (existing, 2020, 2035 or 2050).

The 2008 Master Plan rainfall-dependent infiltration and inflow (RDI/I) parameters were used in the wet weather flow analysis. A comparison of modeled versus actual wet weather flow response was

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Chapter 8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvements made for large storm events in recent years; this analysis indicated that the model was able to reasonably represent the system’s response to wet weather. Therefore, no modification was made to the RDI/I parameters in the model. RDI/I flow from the annexation subcatchments was added under the 2020 scenario. The calibrated model was run for design wet weather flows under existing, 2020, 2035 and 2050 growth scenarios.

The system evaluation was performed to identify improvements necessary to adequately convey existing wastewater discharges and support future wastewater flows through build-out conditions.

Capacity improvement projects were developed to correct the hydraulic capacity def iciencies identified. Alternatives were developed and tested, and sizes of proposed improvements were verified.
a) In the current sewer master plan, t he modeled population and non -residential flows were adjusted to reflect existing conditions using informatio n from recent development projects , population and employment statistics from the SANDAG 2050 Regional Growth Forecast. The model was calibrated to match observed flows at the City’s sewer billing meters by modifying unit flow factors in terms of gallons per capita per day (GPCD). The updated model indicated that since the previous calibration, sewer flows ha d decreased by 9% within the City. The residential unit flow factor dropped from 70 to 60 GPCD, suggesting that much of the decrease was attributed to water conservation measures.
b) Future dry weather flows were determined using various sources including the previous master plan and SANDAG 2050 Regional Growth Forecast. With City input, the SANDAG growth forecast were reduced, as the City felt the SANDAG f orecast was too high. For projected employment, SANDAG projections were used to determine the location and population and employment growth.
c) The capacity assessment completed as part of the City’s master plan was based on a calibrated model that was run un der wet weather flow scenarios to determine deficiencies for existing conditions, as well as 2020, 2035, and 2050 projections. The calibrated model was also run for dry weather flows under the existing scenario and no deficiencies were found. Deficiencies were categorized based on the wet weather flow scenario in which they were triggered (existing, 2020, 2035 or 2050).
d) The previous master plan rainfall-dependent infiltration and inflow (RDI/I) parameters were used in the wet weather flow analysis. A compar ison of modeled versus actual wet weather flow response was made for large storm events in recent years; this analysis indicated that the model was able to reasonably represent the system’s response to wet weather. Therefore, no modification was made to the RDI/I parameters in the model. RDI/I flow from the annexation subcatchments was added under the 2020 scenario. The calibrated model was run for design wet weather flows under existing, 2020, 2035 and 2050 growth scenarios.

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Chapter 8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvements e) The system evaluation was perfo rmed to identify improvements necessary to adequately convey existing wastewater discharges and support future wastewater flows through build-out conditions. Capacity improvement projects were developed to correct the hydraulic capacity deficiencies identi fied. Alternatives were developed and tested, and sizes of proposed improvements were verified.

The City’s previous master plan incorporated the following design criteria to determine if a CIP project was needed. These criteria were based on the modeled peak wet weather flows in the system. All projects were sized to convey flows from the buildout scenario, and the existing pipe slopes and depths were assumed for the new sewers.
 Allowable d/D under peak wet weather flow:
o 0.75 for diameters ≤ 15 inches
o 1.0 for diameters ≥ 18 inches
These criteria for sizing new sewers are less conservative than those stated in the City’s existing sewer design guidelines, which was appropriate as the City’s criteria are based on peak dry weather flow rather than a peak wet weather design condition.

For the Master Plan Update currently in process, the following hydraulic design guidelines from the City’s standards will be applied:
 A Manning’s ‘n’ of 0.013 shall be used in the design calculation.  Allowable d/D under peak dry weather flow:
o 0.5 for diameters ≤ 15 inches
o 0.75 for diameters ≥ 18 inches
 Minimum velocity at design flow (peak dry weather flow) shall be 2 feet per second (fps).  Pipe slope shall be determined by using design flow and velocities with the exception that minimum grade for 8-inch sewers shall not be less than 0.4%.

For 18 inches diameter or larger pipeline, surcharging of up to two (2) feet over the pipe crown is acceptable, provided the hydraulic grade line remains at least five (5) feet below the ground surface and no surcharging occurs during peak dry weather flow conditions.

For pipelines smaller than 18 -inch diameter, no surcharging should be allowed, due to the greater chance that capacity will be compromised by factors such as offset joints, roots, grease, and debris.

8.2.3 Prioritization of Corrective Actions
The current Sewer Master Plan including the Addendum, listed eight (8) CIP projects identified based on the sewer deficiency criteria. Five (5) of the projects address deficiencies triggered

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Chapter 8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvements during existing wet weather flows. The other three (3) projects address deficiencies during 2020 and 2050 wet weather flows. Each of these projects were independent from each other and required upsizing of pipelines in place. The two (2) new projects (Projects 6 and 7) were triggered based on the annexed areas in the eastern area of the City.

The projects were ranked based on the scenario during which the project was triggered. The design criteria applied allowed pipelines with a 15-inch diameter or less to flow full before triggering a project, while pipelines larger than 15-inches in diameter were allowed to surcharge as long as the hydraulic grade-line did not come within five (5) feet of the ground surface. The four (4) trigger scenarios considered were existing, 2020, 2035, and 2050. Within each trigger scenario group, projects were ranked based on the freeboard depth (distance between the estimated maximum water depth and the ground surface).

Projects completed since the 2015 Sewer Master Plan Addendum include the following:
 Realignment and upsizing of sewer main near El Cajon Blvd. and Marshall Ave (includes 2014 Project IDs 3a and 3b).
 Installation of inflow prevention disks in sewer manholes near gutter line on Broadway (includes 2014 Project ID 4).
 Project WW3250-2, Johnson Avenue Sewer Relief Phase II (trunk line capacity related project, not included in Addendum list)
 Project WW3429, Fletcher Parkway Sewer (capacity related project, not included in Addendum list)
 North Pierce Street Emergency Sewer Repair
 Project WW3519, Sewer and Storm Drain Repair and Replacement (various locations)  Project WW60019, Pipeline Lining 2019 (various locations)  Project 210021PWCP, Pipeline Lining and Rehabilitation Project (various locations)  East Lexington Avenue / First Street and Tyrone Street Emergency Sewer Repairs  Pipe Repairs on Shady Lane
 Graves Ave Emergency Sewer Repair (Crossing of I-8 pipe realignment)

11.3Appendix D includes a summary of the capacity and condition related Capital Improvement Projects identified in the 2015 Sewer Master Plan. Since the completion of the master plan, the City identified additional projects scheduled for the following project cycle.

The projects included:
 Future Upsize of Downstream Sewer due to Flying Hills Elementary expansion (manhole 6229 through 6290)
Appendix D includes a summary of the capacity and condition related Capital rovement Projects identified in the 2015 Sewer Master Plan. Since the completion of the  Future Upsize of Downstream Sewer due to Flying Hills Elementary expansion (manhole 6229 through 6290)
Appendix D includes a summary of the capacity and condition related Capital Improvement Projects identified in the 2015 Sewer Master Plan. Since the completion of the master plan, the City identified additional projects scheduled for the following project cycle. The projects included:

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Chapter 8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance, and Capital Improvements  Future Upsize of Downstream Sewer due to Rezoning for Transit District (various locations, as needed and prior to future development)
Smoke Testing
In an effort to continue to manage and maintain its wastewater system, the City commissioned the completion of a Smoke Testing Program due to the increase in sewer flows during rain events. The purpose of the program was to identify possible causes for the increased in sewer flows which could include illicit conn ections and/or Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) . The program included smoke testing of basins for a total 127 miles and was completed in two (2) phases.

The initial phase was completed in 2009 and the second phase in May 2020. The findings included a summary of potential source of additional flows including area drains, cleanouts, and service laterals.

As part of the City’s Sewer Master Plan Update, the areas / basins where a large number of defects were notes will be considered when selecting locations to conduct flow monitoring and identify the potential locations CIP projects. This will help to understand potential major sources that may contribute to the peak flows that may increase the potential for Spills. The most severe issues that were identified in the public right of way have been addressed through either repairs or replacements or coordination with other agencies.

8.2.4 Capital Improvement Plan
The City’s 2015 Sewer Master Plan identified capacity-related Capital Improvement Projects necessary to optimize the system hydraulics and correct deficiencies. Projects are summarized by the trigger scenario as identified in the hydraulic analysis. Sources of funding for the CIP projects include the Wastewater Enterprise Fund and State Revolving Loan Funds. Also identified in the document are estimated costs.

Also included in 11.3Appendix D is the list of capital improvement projects from 2017 through 2025 and the City’s operating budget , which can also be accessed on the City’s website at https://www.elcajon.gov. Together the information illustrates the City has continued to proactively manage and maintain its wastewater collection system.

The City continues to successfully implement CIP projects due to the cooperative coordination between operation and maintenance staff, Public Works and Engineering staff/consultants during planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects; and Interagency coordination with other impacted utility agencies.

Also included in Appendix D is the list of capital improvement projects from 2017 through 2025 and the City's operating budget, which can also be accessed on the City's website at https://www.elcajon.gov. Together the information illustrates the City has continued to proactively manage and maintain its wastewater collection system.

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Chapter 9. Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications Chapter 9
Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications
This chapter of the SSMP discusses the parameters the City will utilize to track and monitor the progress of implementing elements of the SSMP, the effectiveness of the SSMP, and how the City intends to update and revise the SSMP to keep it current.

9.1 Regulatory Requirements for Monitoring, Measurement, and Program The WDRs require the SSMP to include an Adaptive Management section that addresses Plan - implementation effectiveness and the steps for necessary Plan improvement, including:
a) Maintaining relevant information, including audit findings, to establish and prioritize appropriate SSMP activities;
b) Monitoring and implementation and measuring the effectiveness of each SSMP element; c) Assessing the success of the preventive operation and maintenance activities; d) Updating SSMP procedures and activities, as appropriate, based on monitoring or performance evaluations; and
e) Identifying and illustrating Spill trends, including spill frequency, locations, and estimated volumes.

9.2 Discussion of Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications To date, the City has effectively managed and maintained information pertaining to the wastewater infrastructure by means of recording preventive maintenance activities into the CMMS and documenting notifications received regarding potential and actual Spill occurrences. The City has tracked performance measures through logs and reports including, but not limited to, the length of pipe cleaned and televised, the quantity, cause and location of stoppages, Spills, and the scheduled maintenance of HFMLs. The City will continue to monitor the performance measures it currently tracks.

To address the components listed in Section 9.1 and as required by the WDRs, the f ollowing subsections provide a summary of the procedures implemented to properly monitor program progress and implement necessary modifications.

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9.2.1 Maintain Information Pertaining to SSMP Activities The City’s Engineering Services Department and Public Work s Department jointly monitor the SSMP programs to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the SSMP elements and adjust the priorities as deemed necessary. The Departments are mutually responsible for continually monitoring the health of the wastewater collection system, implementing the necessary measures to proactively prioritize the operation and maintenance, condition assessments, and repair and rehabilitation, to ensure system resiliency . As improvements or modifications are identified, the City will implement the necessary adjustments to the program at the earliest practical time.

9.2.2 Monitor and Measure SSMP Elements
The SSMP elements continue to evolve as the City identifies new technology, implements specific program enhancements and executes its rehabilitation program through CIP implementation.

To monitor the effectiveness of the SSMP, the City has identified specific parameters to measure and compare on a yearly basis. The parameters selected are quantitative, result focused and align with the City’s overall objectives. The parameters are summarized in 11.3Appendix E.

Additional parameters the City may consider tracking include:

1. Pipe age;

2. O&M cost/mile/year;

3. O&M staff/100 miles;

4. Percent of system maintained, repaired, and/or replaced each year;

5. Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program activities;

6. I&I monitoring; and

7. Planning goals status.

9.2.3 Assessment of Preventive Maintenance Program
At least once every three (3) years, the City should evaluate the effectiveness of its O&M Program elements and staffing levels. Recommendations for appropriate adjustments and an implementation schedule should be developed. Implementation of any changes should be based on the urgency of the need, coordination with other program elements, and management approvals.

9.2.4 Update Program Elements
In compliance with the WDRs, the SSMP must be reviewed, updated, and re-certified at least once every six (6) years. The City’s process should include distributing the SSMP to appropriate City staff for review, to ensure the most current legal authority, response plans, organizational charts, equipment lists, and contact/notification information are included. As the City makes operational, Appendix E .

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Chapter 9. Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications maintenance, management, and administrative changes, the C ity may consider distributing the SSMP to other agencies to perform a peer review of the document. With revisions incorporated, the SSMP can be made available for public dissemination and ultimately for recertification by the City Council. The City is responsible for maintaining the SSMP program as required by the State WDRs and SDRWQCB and will make the SSMP accessible to the public.

9.2.5 Identify and Illustrate Spill Trends
The City currently manually maintains information as to the emergency calls received re porting potential and/or actual Spills. The City also submits Spill information on the CIWQS website, which is accessible to the public. The City will continue to document Spill trends. Additional information to be included in the documentation process is the frequency and approximate volume of the S pill.

Finally, the City is efficiently and effectively implementing the measures to properly document and report any Spills as required by the Order.

9.3 SSMP Modifications
The SSMP must be periodically reviewed and updated to verify it reflects current information and modifications to the programs to ensure effectiveness and continual compliance with the WDRs.

Information that will be routinely updated may include, but is not limited to, contact names and phone numbers for City staff responsible for implementation of specific SSMP programs, staff on stand-by for Spill response, and approved contractors and vendors.

As modifications to elements of this SSMP are deemed necessary, the City will implement them at the earliest practical time. Changes will be officially made to this SSMP during the annual or bi - annual update to the document. A comprehensive SSMP update and recertification will occur every six (6) years or as necessary and will include any significant program changes.

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Chapter 10. Sewer System Management Plan Program Audits Chapter 10
Sewer System Management Plan Program Audits
This chapter of the SSMP discusses the City’s SSMP Auditing Program.

10.1 Regulatory Requirements for SSMP Program Audits
The WDRs require the SSMP include internal audit procedures for the City to condu ct periodic internal audits, appropriate to the size of the system and the number of SSOs and include operations staff. The current Order requires that at a minimum, these audits must occur every three (3) years and a report must be prepared and kept on file. At minimum, the audit must include:
 Evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness of the SSMP in preventing Spills  Evaluation for compliance with this General Order
 Identification of SSMP deficiencies in addressing ongoing Spills and discharges to waters of the State, and
 Identification of necessary modifications to the SSMP to correct deficiencies The complete audit report must include:
 Audit findings and recommended corrective actions
 A statement that sewer system operators’ input on the audit findings has been considered  A proposed schedule for the City to address the identified deficiencies The designated LRO will submit the audit report into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database per the requirements in Section 3.10 of Attachment E1 of the General Order.

10.2 Discussion of Sewer System Management Plan Audits
The City must complete regular audits of its SSMP. Modifications identified while monitoring the implementation of this SSMP will be documented during the audit to ensure the SSMP remains current. The audit will be completed internally and the City has the option of having the audit performed by an appropriate third party auditor or a neighboring agency. The audit may include, but not be limited to:
 Evaluating the status and effectiveness of the SSMP elements  Identifying deficiencies and developing plan and schedule to address  Identifying the success of various SSMP programs implemented;  Identifying the improvements necessary to various SSMP programs;

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Chapter 10. Sewer System Management Plan Program Audits  Describing system improvements within the three (3) year audit period;  Describing system improvements planned for the upcoming three (3) years; and  Reviewing data related to Spill occurrences.

The City must memorialize the process and results of the audit in a written document. The City must submit the audit to CIWQS, in addition to retaining the report on file in compliance with the Order.

10.2.1 SSMP Program Audit Process
The steering committee members perform a regular review of the SSMP and its elements, which serves to evaluate the SSMP program performance. Using the performance indicators, deficiencies are noted and corrective measures are formulated to ensure performance improvements for elements are implemented.

Corrective measures are converted into goals and an action plan is developed to ach ieve over a specified timeline . Identified with the action plan, are staff members, assignments and responsibilities for implementation of the action plan. A schedule for implementing the corrective measures is identified along with any changes in measurement and performance criteria. This plan and schedule is used to regularly monitor and evaluate the status of the SSMP components and development and incorporation of the various goals identified to continually improve the SSMP and elements.

Prior to the current Order, the WDRs required periodic internal audits of the SSMP document at least once every two (2) years after adoption of the SSMP document. In compliance with the WDRs, the City completed several audits of its SSMP. In compliance with the recent Or der, the City completed the self-audit for the period after the end of the last required audit period. The audits are based on information documented by City staff. The following audits have been prepared by City staff in compliance with the Order and maintained for reference:
 Sewer System Management Plan Bi-Annual Self-Audit, July 2017  Sewer System Management Plan Bi-Annual Self-Audit, July 2019  Sewer System Management Plan Bi-Annual Self-Audit, September 2022  Sewer System Management Plan Self-Audit, November 2024 The City last undertook an update to the Sewer System Management Plan in September 2020 and had since performed internal audits in September 2022 and November 2024. The November 2024 Audit was submitted to CIWQS on November 1, 2024.

The designated LRO will submit the audit report into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database per the requirements in Section 3.10 of Attachment E1 of the General Order. The City has retained copies of the previous audits on file for reference and as required by the Order.

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Chapter 10. Sewer System Management Plan Program Audits Generally, the audits have focused on evaluating the effectiveness of the SSMP components and the City’s compliance with the WDR requirements, including identification of modifications necessary, program deficiencies and steps to be implemented to address them.

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Chapter 11. Communication Program
Chapter 11
Communication Program
A good communications program can serve to keep the City's constituents informed educated, engage support and participation in the proper utilization of the City’s sanitary sewer system, and comply with the General Order requirements. The program can demonstrate the short and long - term benefits of implementing the SSMP by providing effective asset management to the publicly owned system while protecting the health and welfare of all who utilize it.

11.1 Regulatory Requirements for Public Education and Outreach The WDRs require the City communicate with the public the implementation and performance of its SSMP Additionally, the current Order requires the communications program include procedures for the City to communicate with:
 The public for:
o Spills and discharges resulting in closures of public areas, or that enter a source of drinking water, and
o The development, implementation, and update of its SSMP, including opportunities for public input to SSMP implementation and updates.
 Owners/operators of systems that connect into the City’s system, including satellite systems, for:
o System operation, maintenance, and capital improvement-related activities.

11.2 Discussion of Public Education and Outreach
The City’s Public Education and Outreach Program, established to communicate its efforts to comply with the WDRs and address the development and implementation of this SSMP, serves to educate, inform, and engage key stakeholders. These include agencies served by the City’s sanitary sewer system or that may be affected by a spill and businesses, developers, contractors, vendors, plumbers, and those whose business could be impacted by specific requirements or elements of this SSMP.

The following includes a summary of the City’s efforts to educate, inform and engage the public’s support and participation in the proper utilization of the City’s sanitary sewer system, and to comply with the WDR requirements. Additionally, the summary includes the communication mediums used by the City to disseminate information to its residents regarding the SSMP, potential or actual Spills, or closures of public areas.

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Chapter 11. Communication Program

11.2.1 City of El Cajon Official Website
The City’s current outreach efforts include maintaining a website (https://www.elcajon.gov) to inform the public about City activities. The City’s website is an effective communication channel for providing alerts and news to the public. The main page of the website provides access to various City departments and includes links to information, important announcements, and agendas for City Council meetings, as well as other key information for City residents. The City utilizes the website to publish its SSMP, providing the public the opportunity to view and offer input to the City as the SSMP elements are implemented. As well, the City utilize s the website to notify the public of important upcoming activities related to sewer system management.

11.2.2 City of El Cajon FOG Control Program
The public outreach element included in the Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program is the City’s FOG Control Program which includes a concentrated effort to educate FSE staff regarding proper management of FOG generated on site. During the site inspections, City staff provides information to FSE staff, which can help to reduce the FOG discharged into the City’s wastewater collection system.

11.2.3 Public Meetings
Public meetings to discuss City -related issues are held regularly in the City Council Chambers, located at 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020. The City encourages residents to attend City Council meetings to become informed about how the City works and to learn about various issues.

The City Council meetings provide the residents and concerned citizens a forum to provide the Council with input on particular programs through the oral communication Public Comment Session portion of each City Council meeting. During the Public Comment Session, each person who wishes to address the City Council on an item not on the agenda may do so. Copies of the Council Agenda are made readily available to the public through the City’s website or the City Clerk's Office.

The City Council is required to certify the completed SSMP during a public City Council meeting.

Project specific meetings may also be convened with community leaders and other citizens to discuss the impacts, schedule and criteria of sewer related projects and efforts. These meetings give citizens a forum to learn about the City’s activities, voice their concerns, and receive clarification on a variety of issues. Often the project managers will arrange these meetings.

11.2.4 Sewer System Operations and Maintenance Activities and Improvements The City and its staff maintain long standing relationships with several agencies including the neighboring cities of S antee, La Mesa, Padre Dam and City and County of San Diego. . City Engineering Services and Public Works staff have established communication protocols for communicating operations and maintenance activities or collection system improvements should they affect any of the agencies.

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Chapter 11. Communication Program

11.3 Public Communication, Education and Outreach Media A variety of means exist to educate and inform the public regarding progress of the City’s SSMP, events occurring throughout the City and incidents that may impact the residents and the City’s sanitary sewer system facilities including the proper disposal of pipe-blocking substances.

The following list identifies several forms of media available for the City to use to communicate, educate and inform the public:
 Press releases;
 Direct mailers including annual sewer charge notices;  Door hangers;
 Brochures distributed at City locations and kiosks;
 Posters and flyers displayed prominently in public areas;  Announcements and notices placed on the City’s web site;  Announcements and notices posted using the City’s Facebook page or Instagram information feeds.
 Advertisements placed in the City’s newsletter; and
 Specific events held to educate the public on the effects of Spills.

In the case of an emergency with a major Spill or Spills that the public could come in contact with, or one that requires additional notification. The City Manager’s Office would be engaged to facilitate appropriate and necessary public notification.

Sewer System Management Plan (April 2025) Page A-1
Appendix A. Municipal Codes
Appendix A
Municipal Codes

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Appendix B. Operations and Maintenance
Appendix B
Operations and Maintenance

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Appendix C. Spill Response Plan (SERP) and Reporting Requirements Appendix C
Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) and Reporting Requirements

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Appendix D. Capital Improvement Projects

Appendix D
Capital Improvement Projects

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Appendix E. Performance Measures
Appendix E
Performance Measures

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Appendix A. Municipal Codes
Appendix A
Municipal Codes

CHAPTER 13.16
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—IN GENERAL
§ 13.16.010. Compliance.

No person shall cause, suffer or permit the disposal of sewage, human excrement or other liquid wastes in any place or manner except through or by means of an approved plumbing and drainage system and an approved sewage disposal system installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the California Plumbing Code and Chapters 13.16 through 13.40.

No person shall allow sewage to escape or flow from a building, building drain, building sewer, soil line, or sewer lateral. An escape of sewage from a building, building drain, building sewer, soil line, or sewer lateral shall be considered a threat to the public health and welfare and shall be deemed a nuisance.

It shall be the responsibility of all residents, business owners, employees of local businesses, and citizens of El Cajon to notify the city of any discharge of unsanitary waste from a building sewer, lateral, cleanout plug or sewer main by stoppage or other means and take all measures to prevent further discharge, contain, or clean up such a discharge until a professional plumbing company or local authority has responded to the incident.
(Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
§ 13.16.011. Delegations of power.

Whenever a power is granted to or imposed upon the director of public works under this title, such power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy or an authorized person unless expressly provided otherwise.
(Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
§ 13.16.012. Restrictions on allowance of variances from title.

Whenever the director of public works is permitted by this title to grant an exception to any of the requirements of this title, such exceptions shall be granted by him only if he finds that literal compliance is impossible or impractical because of peculiar conditions, in no way the fault of the person requesting such exceptions, and that the purpose of this title may be accomplished and public health and safety secured by alternative construction or procedure, in which case the director of public works may permit such alternative construction or procedure. (Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
§ 13.16.013. Conformation of facilities to title—New facilities.

All new public sewers, house connection sewers, and industrial liquid wastes pre-treatment plants shall conform to the requirements of this title unless specifically excepted. (Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
§ 13.16.014. Conformance—Remodeling.

All remodeling of existing public sewers, building sewers, and industrial liquid wastes pretreatment plants shall conform to the requirements of this title, unless specifically excepted. All City of El Cajon, CA
§ 13.16.010 § 13.16.014
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new buildings or building remodels that include an increase of plumbing fixture units are subject to the provisions of this title.
(Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
§ 13.16.015. Records.

The director of public works shall keep a permanent record of all permits issued and all plans requiring approval under the provisions of this title. The director of public works shall establish and maintain accurate records indicating all sewers constructed with public funds and accurate records of all main line sewers constructed hereafter with private funds, and the person or properties originally benefiting from and responsible for the financing of such sewers. (Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
§ 13.16.016. Who may do work under title—Work to be subject to inspection and approval.

All work permitted under the provisions of this title shall be constructed by a licensed contractor and shall be subject to inspection by and shall meet the approval of the director of public works. (Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
§ 13.16.017. Notice to remedy house connection sewer deficiency.

In the event that a building sewer or lower lateral fails to pass inspection and is subsequently placed in service, the permittee shall be given notice in writing of such failure to pass inspection and shall within ten days from the date of such notice make the construction conform to the requirements of this title.
(Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
§ 13.16.020. Certain sanitary facilities required for all buildings.

Every building shall have sinks, water closets, and other sanitary fixtures and facilities. (Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
§ 13.16.030. Public nuisance.

The violation of any provision of this chapter is deemed to be a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Chapter 1.16 of this code.
(Ord. 4930 § 2, 2009)
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§ 13.16.014 § 13.16.030
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SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PUBLIC SEWERS GENERALLY
§ 13.20.010. Definitions.

For purposes of Chapters 13.20 through 13.28, the following words and phrases have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
"B.O.D." This term, denoting biochemical oxygen demand, means the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five days at twenty degrees centigrade, expressed in parts per million by weight. "Building drain" means that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system that receives the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the building sewer, beginning two feet outside the inner face of the building wall. "Building sewer" means the extension from the building drain, beginning two feet from the outside of the building, to the public sewer or other place of disposal including the lower lateral. "Building sewer inspection" means an inspection of a building sewer lateral that consists of the retention of a pre-qualified contractor by the owner in order to visually examine and inspect a building sewer lateral in the manner deemed appropriate by the director of public works. Such an inspection shall, at a minimum, include the use of a closed-circuit television inspection device for the purposes of determining whether the building sewer lateral complies with the requirements of this chapter.
"Cleanout" means a sewer line fitting placed on a sewer to facilitate inspection, cleaning or maintenance of the sewer.
"Combined sewer" means a sewer receiving both surface runoff and sewage. "Commercial property" means any real property not used for residential purposes and not a common interest development.
"Common interest development" means a development characterized by apartments, individual ownership of a condominium housing unit, or a residential parcel coupled with the shared ownership of (or right to use) common areas and facilities, including, but not limited to, condominium projects, community apartment projects, stock cooperatives and planned unit developments, which contains two or more dwelling units and which has a building sewer lateral shared by two more dwelling units.
"Director of public works" means any official agent, branch or function of the city responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of sanitary sewers in the city. It shall include all officers, agents and employees engaged in sewer services. "Double cleanout" means the horizontal piping or pipe fittings that facilitate(s) the proper cleaning, inspection and physical access to the building sewer or lower lateral in either direction, upstream or downstream from the same entry point.
"Garbage" means solid wastes from the preparation, cooking and dispensing of food, and from the handling, storage of food waste or the sale of produce. "Industrial wastes" means the liquid wastes from industrial processes, as distinct from sanitary sewage.

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§ 13.20.010 § 13.20.010
Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/EL4925 on 2024-10-23 "Licensed contractor" means a contractor having a valid license issued pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code which license includes the activities listed on the permit applied for.
"Lot" means any piece or parcel of land bounded and defined or shown upon a plot or deed recorded in the office of the county recorder, as a separate or individual parcel, except that in any event any building or structure covers more than a lot, the word "lot" shall include all such pieces or parcels of land upon which such building or structure is wholly or partly located. "Lower sewer lateral" means horizontal pipe and fittings forming a connection to the sewer main line for the purposes of connecting a building sewer. The lower lateral extends from the public sewer main to the edge of the public right-of-way and terminates at a double cleanout. "Natural outlet" means any outlet into a watercourse, pond, ditch, lake or other body of surface water or groundwater.
"Notice to repair" means the notice and order issued by the director of public works to the owner advising that the owner appears to be in violation of the city of El Cajon Municipal Code with respect to the owner's building sewer lateral, or in violation of the code in the manner of the building sewer lateral's connection to the city sewer system, which notice and order directs the abatement of the identified apparent violation in a timely manner or, in the alternative, proof that the conditions identified in the notice and order do not exist. "Owner" means any person, partnership, association, corporation or fiduciary having legal title (or any partial interest) in any real property situated within the city. "pH" means the logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of solution.
"Properly shredded garbage" means the wastes from the preparation and/or cooking of food that has been shredded to such a degree that all particles will be carried freely under the flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with no particle greater than one-half inch in any dimension.
"Public sewer" means any main line sewer constructed in any street, highway, alley, place, or right-of-way dedicated for public use. Such term shall not include building drain, building sewer, or lower lateral.
"Sanitary sewer" means a pipeline that carries wastewater and to which stormwaters, surface waters and groundwaters are not intentionally admitted. "Sewage" means a combination of wastewater, carried waters from residences, business buildings, institutions and industrial establishments, together with such groundwaters, surface waters and stormwaters as may be present.
"Sewage treatment plant" means any arrangement of devices and structures used for wastewater treatment.
"Sewer" or "sewer line" means a pipe or conduit for carrying wastewater. "Sewerage works" means all facilities for collecting, pumping, treating and disposing of wastewater.
"Storm sewer or storm drain" means a pipeline that carries stormwaters and surface waters and City of El Cajon, CA
§ 13.20.010 § 13.20.010
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"Watercourse" means a channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or intermittently.
(Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
§ 13.20.020. Deposit of matter that will clog or obstruct flow of sewage.

No person shall place, throw or deposit or cause or permit to be placed, thrown or deposited in any public sewer, drain, catch basin, water closet, privy vault or cesspool, any dead animal, offal or garbage, fish, fruit or vegetable waste, pharmaceuticals, sand, liquid waste of any kind containing chemicals, greases, oil, tar or gasoline or any other objectionable materials or matter which will clog, obstruct, fill or prevent the effective use of or necessitate the frequent repair, clean out or flushing of such sewer, drain or catch basin.
(Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
§ 13.20.030. Review and approval by director of public works prior to discharge of certain wastes into public sewers—Preliminary treatment facilities.

The admission into the public sewers of any waters or waste having a five-day B.O.D. greater than five hundred parts per million by weight, or containing more than five hundred parts per million by weight of suspended solids, or containing any quantity of substances having the characteristics described in Section 13.20.050, or having an average daily flow greater than two percent of the average daily sewage flow of the city, shall be subject to the review and approval of the director of public works. Where necessary, in the opinion of the director of public works, the owner shall provide, at his expense, such preliminary treatment as may be necessary to reduce the B.O.D. to five hundred parts per million and the suspended solids to five hundred parts per million by weight, or reduce objectionable characteristics or constituents to within the maximum limits provided for in Section 13.20.050, or control the quantities and rates of discharge of such waters or wastes. Plans, specifications and any other pertinent information relating to proposed preliminary treatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the director of public works, and no construction until such approval is obtained in writing.

Where preliminary treatment facilities are provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at his expense. (Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
§ 13.20.040. Discharge of storm water or surface water.

No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, cooling water or unpolluted industrial process waters into any sanitary sewer.

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§ 13.20.010 § 13.20.040
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§ 13.20.050. Discharge of certain wastes into public sewer prohibited.

Except as otherwise provided in Chapters 13.20 through 13.28, no person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following described waters or wastes to any public sewer:
(Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
§ 13.20.060. Cleanout.

Where a building sewer is constructed, modified, remodeled or replaced, and is connected or reconnected to the lower sewer lateral or double cleanout shall be installed at the outside edge of the public right-of-way to facilitate the proper cleaning and inspection of the pipeline in either direction, upstream or downstream.

The above requirements also apply to all building sewers subject to a notice to repair. (Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
§ 13.20.070. Repealed.
(Prior code § 24-9; repealed by Ord. 4930)
A. Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than one hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit; B. Any water or waste, which may contain more than one hundred parts per million, by weight, of fat, oil or grease;
C. Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil or other flammable or explosive liquid, solid or gas; D. Any garbage of any kind that has not been property shredded; E. Any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, paunch manure, or any other solid or viscous substance capable of causing obstruction to the flow in sewers or other interference with the proper operation of the sewage works; F. Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 5.0 or higher than 9.0, or having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures, equipment and personnel of the sewage works;
G. Any waters or wastes containing a toxic or poisonous substance in sufficient quantity to injure or interfere with any sewage treatment process, constitute a hazard to humans or animals or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the sewage treatment plant; H. Any waters or wastes containing suspended solids of such character and quantity that unusual attention or expense is required to handle such materials at the sewage treatment plant; and I. Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance capable of creating a public nuisance.

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§ 13.20.040 § 13.20.080
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(Prior code § 24-10; repealed by Ord. 4930)
§ 13.20.090. Sewers carrying industrial wastes—Construction and maintenance of manholes.

When required by the director of public works, the owner of any property served by a building sewer carrying industrial wastes shall install a suitable control manhole in the building sewer to facilitate observation, sampling and measurement of the wastes. Such manhole, when required, shall be accessible and safely located, and shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by the director of public works. The manhole shall be installed by the owner at his expense, and shall be maintained by him so as to be safe and accessible at all times. (Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
§ 13.20.100. Analyses of wastes.

All measurements, tests and analyses of the characteristics of waters and wastes to which reference is made in Sections 13.20.030 and 13.20.050 shall be determined in accordance with "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage," and shall be sampled at the control manhole provided for in Section 13.20.090, or upon suitable samples taken at such control manhole. In the event that no special manhole has been required, the control manhole shall be considered to be the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewer to the point at which the building sewer is connected.
(Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
§ 13.20.110. Repealed.
(Prior code § 24.13; Ord. 3633 § 2, 1982; repealed by Ord. 4832) § 13.20.115. Repealed.
(Ord. 3633 § 3, 1982; repealed by Ord. 4832)
§ 13.20.120. Repealed.
(Prior code § 24-14; repealed by Ord. 4832)
§ 13.20.130. Service to areas outside city—Unauthorized use.

The use of the sewage disposal system of the city by persons without the authorization of the city council for the disposition of sewage from any area not within the corporate limits of the city is prohibited.
(Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
§ 13.20.140. Applicability of chapter to agreements for treatment of industrial wastes.

No statement contained in Chapters 13.20 through 13.28 shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the city and any industrial concern whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be affected by the city for treatment, subject to payment therefor by the industrial concern.
(Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
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§ 13.20.080 § 13.20.150
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Public sewer fees shall be established from time to time by resolution or ordinance of the city council.
(Ord. 4930 § 4, 2009)
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§ 13.20.150 § 13.20.150
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SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PUBLIC SEWER LATERALS
§ 13.24.010. Soil line connection.

Where the plumbing soil line or building sewer joins a lower sewer lateral, stub or wye, such joint shall be made with a mechanical joint or clamp with a double cleanout according to current industry standards, or any other method approved by the director of public works. Minimum ground cover at such joint or at the property line shall be forty-two inches unless otherwise specified by the engineering department of the city. The city's wastewater department shall not be obliged to connect to a soil line that is installed at less than the required minimum depth. (Ord. 4930 § 6, 2009)
§ 13.24.020. Mains and laterals as part of same construction—Installation requirements.

Where laterals are being installed by a general contractor as an integral part of the construction of a complete system of sewer mains, laterals and services under supervision of an inspection by the director of public works or his agents, the provisions of this chapter shall apply. (Ord. 4930 § 6, 2009)
§ 13.24.030. Connections to existing city sewer main.

Wherever an existing sewer main is to serve several lots in a private contract for improvements in a subdivision, the specific job of boring into the main and affixing a hub shall be performed by the city's wastewater department. The contractor shall pay the city a cash fee according to the current schedule of fees established by resolution by the city council for each entry into the main in advance of performance of the work. The contractor shall excavate to the sewer main at the site of the proposed lateral, exposing the sewer main pipe for the prescribed work by the city sanitation department. When the work by the city sanitation department is complete, the contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the main as a result of excavation, and shall have the same responsibility for any lateral installed as prescribed above as he has for any lateral built entirely for himself.
(Ord. 4930 § 6, 2009)
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§ 13.24.010 § 13.24.030
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SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PUBLIC SEWER CONNECTIONS
§ 13.28.010. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
"Apartment" means a room or suite of rooms in a building occupied or designed for occupation by one family for living or sleeping purposes.
"Auto court" means any area, place or tract of land where two or more single-family dwellings, or a building containing two or more apartments designated, used or intended wholly or in part for the accommodation of automobile transients are located and offered for hire, rent or lease. The term shall also include any motel.
"Building or house" means a tent, penthouse, restroom or single- or multiple-family dwelling.

These terms include all architectural structures.
"Bungalow court" means a group of four or more separate buildings, nor more than one story in height, each being erected or located on a parcel of ground under a separate roof, as a family domicile or residence and facing a common court.
"Family" means a person living alone or a group of two or more persons occupying an apartment. "Motel" means a building of not more than one story, containing six or more guest rooms or apartments or combination thereof, each of which has a separate individual entrance leading directly from the outside of the building and is designed, used or intended wholly or in part for the accommodation of automobile transients.
"Multiple dwelling" means a building used or designated to be used as a dwelling for three or more families living independently of each other.
"Trailer court or auto and trailer camp" means an area or tract of land where space is rented or held out for rent to owners or users of trailer coaches or tent campers, furnishing their own camping equipment, or where free camping is permitted owners or users of trailer coaches or tent camp equipment for the purpose of securing their trade.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.020. Unauthorized connections to public sewer prohibited.

No person other than the city, its agents and employees, shall connect any pipe, drain or sewer with any public sewer, or open or penetrate any public sewer in the city, or injure, break or remove or open any portion of any manhole, flush tank, inspection pipe or any other part of or appurtenance to any public sewer. Except where otherwise specifically provided in Chapters 13.20 through 13.28, the city shall install all connections to any existing public sewers. (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.030. Connection permits required.

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(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.031. Connection to public sewer—Required when sewer available.

All plumbing that receives the waste discharge from any building, structure or place of business, shall be connected to a public sewer.

All plumbing receiving water discharge that is connected to a private disposal system shall be connected to a public sewer within one year after a public sewer becomes available. (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.032. When sewer not available.

The connection to a public sewer required by Section 13.28.032 may be dispensed with when no public sewer is available and when, in the opinion of the health officer of the county, a private sewage disposal system would be adequate and safe and would not constitute a menace to public health.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.033. When connection to approved private sewage disposal system required.

All plumbing receiving waste discharge, which is not connected to a public sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system approved by the director of public works and health officer of the county.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.034. Connections letting roof or surface water into sewers.

No person shall make or maintain any connection by pipes or otherwise with any public sewer by which roof or surface water my run into any such sewer. (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.035. Entering, disturbing or cleaning public sewers, structures or appurtenances.

No person shall, without authorization from the director of public works, open, enter, disturb or clean any public sewer, structure or appurtenance thereto. (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.036. Maintenance generally not to obstruct public sewer flow.

No person shall do, or cause to be done, any maintenance that would damage or obstruct the flow of any public sewer.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.037. Maintenance of private systems.

It shall be the responsibility of each property owner whose property is connected to the city sewer system to maintain continuously and satisfactorily in operation at his own expense, any City of El Cajon, CA
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13.20.010(DD). Users of private sewer disposal systems shall keep all cleanout caps and other access ports in place and properly sealed.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.038. Septic tank or cesspool to be abandoned when main line connection obtained.

When a house connection sewer is constructed connecting a main line sewer, a house sewer which previously drained to a septic tank or cesspool, the septic tank or cesspool shall be abandoned and no portion of the house sewer shall then pass through or connect to such septic tank or cesspool. (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.039. Procedure to effect abandonment of septic tank or cesspool.

When any septic tank or cesspool is abandoned, the top of such septic tank or cesspool shall be removed and the tank or cesspool shall be drained and filled with fine earth or sand and compacted and any pipes connecting to such tank or cesspool shall be cut directly outside of the tank or cesspool and shall be plugged with concrete. The abandonment of the septic tank or cesspool shall be complete before the house connection constructed shall be considered to have completely passed inspection.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.040. Connection fees.

Before a permit shall be granted to connect to the sewage disposal system of the city, a connection fee and an inspection fee shall be paid to the city. Such fees shall be set from time to time by ordinance or resolution of the city council. Inspection fees shall be paid pursuant to Section

8.36.070 of this code.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.080. Additional connection fee.

In addition to all other fees required by this title, a fee of two hundred dollars per connection shall be paid to this city before a permit shall be granted to connect to any sewer main of this city where such sewer main was constructed by the city or state or a component of the federal government.

In addition to all other fees required by this title, except the fees set forth in the above paragraph, an additional fee per connection shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect to any sewer line of the city where such sewer main or line was constructed pursuant to an agreement with the city to serve property other than that for which permission to connect is sought. Such a fee shall be set forth in such agreement. (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
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In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, except the fee set forth in Section 13.28.080, a fee of two hundred dollars shall be paid the city before a permit shall be granted to connect to the sewer main located in Second Street from Dawnridge to Pepper Drive, and in Pepper Drive from Second Street to Peerless Drive, such sewer main having been constructed by the Cajon Valley Union School District.

In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, except the fee set forth in Section 13.28.080, a fee of two hundred dollars shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect to the sewer main located in Anza Street from a manhole which lies five hundred sixty feet south of the centerline of Washington Avenue to a manhole approximately four hundred fifty feet south of the westerly prolongation of the north line of the Anza Street school site as set forth on Record of Survey No. 5028, such sewer main having been constructed by the Cajon Valley Union School District.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.100. Connections to Bradley-Johnson sewer.

In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, except the fee set forth in Section 13.28.080, a fee of five hundred dollars shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect to the sewer lines located as follows:
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.110. Connections to Pioneer Way-Cypress Lane sewer main.

In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, except the fee set forth in Section 13.28.080, a fee of eight hundred dollars shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect to the sewer lines located as follows:

The sewer line in Pioneer Way extending northerly from the existing city boundary a distance of four hundred nine feet to Cypress Lane, and westerly in Cypress Lane to Johnson Avenue.

Said sewer line was constructed in connection with the Pioneer Way 1913 Act Improvement District, and the above fee shall be charged for each lateral to serve parcels not assessed for sewer mains.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.120. Connections to Avocado South of Chase to DeWitt Court sewer main.

In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, except the fee set forth in Section 13.28.080, a fee of six hundred dollars shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect to the sewer lines located as follows:

A. The sewer line extending easterly from the sewer outfall line along the future Bradley Avenue and southerly along Johnson Avenue to Vernon Way; B. The sewer line extended to provide future service to unincorporated areas of the city as of October 1, 1967, on Steele Avenue and Vernon Way within the North Johnson Avenue 1913 Act Improvement District boundaries.

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Said sewer line was constructed by the city in connection with the improvement of Avocado south of Chase to south of DeWitt Court.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.130. Connections to Fanita Drive sewer main.

In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, except the fee set forth in Section 13.28.080, a fee of two hundred dollars for each dwelling unit or its equivalent shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect to the trunk line sewer in Fanita Drive to be constructed by the city, or to any other sewer line which in turn uses the capacity of the Fanita Drive trunk sewer. (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.135. Connections to Bermuda Place sewer main.

In addition to all other fees required by this division, except the fee set forth in Section 13.28.080, a fee of one thousand nine hundred ninety three dollars and six cents shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect assessor's Parcel No. 507-250-17 to the sewer main located in Bermuda Place. Said sewer line was constructed by the city in connection with the Bermuda Lane, et al. 1911 Act Improvement District (Assessment Section 75). (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.150. Connections to Melody Lane sewer main—Gull Place to Granite Hills Drive.

In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, except the fee set forth is Section 13.28.080, a fee of nine dollars and twenty-two cents per front foot shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect to the sewer line located on the southerly side of Melody Lane from the easterly subdivision boundary of Rancho Milagros, easterly to Granite Hills Drive. Said sewer line was constructed by the developers of Rancho Milagros subdivision. (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.155. Connections to Bradley Avenue sewer main—Johnson Avenue to Magnolia Avenue.

In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, except the fee set forth in Section 13.28.080, a fee of thirty-six dollars per front foot shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect the sewer line located in Bradley Avenue from Johnson Avenue to Magnolia Avenue.

Said sewer line was constructed in connection with the Bradley-Cypress 1911 Act Improvement District.
(Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
§ 13.28.160. Connections to Tilling Way sewer main.

In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, except the fee set forth in Section 13.28.080, a fee of three thousand seven hundred twenty-four dollars and fourteen cents shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect Assessor's Parcel No. 492-580-17 to the sewer line located in Tilling Way; and a fee of one thousand nine hundred forty-two dollars and one City of El Cajon, CA
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§ 13.28.165. Connection to Chase Avenue sewer main.

In addition to all other fees required by this chapter, a fee of one thousand four hundred twenty dollars shall be paid to the city before a permit shall be granted to connect to the fifty-eight foot sewer lateral on the south side of Chase Avenue, one hundred seventy feet east of Mollison Avenue. The sewer lateral was constructed by the city in connection with street improvements as shown on drawing No. 11606 on file in the engineering division. (Ord. 4930 § 8, 2009)
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SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PRIVATE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS GENERAL § 13.32.010. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter and Chapter 13.36, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
"Approved" or "Approval." The approval of the health officer, or approval means meeting the approval of the health officer as the result of investigation or tests conducted by the health officer or by reason of accepted principles or tests by national authorities, technical or scientific organizations, or a research laboratory of recognized authority. "Building" includes all structures.
"Drainage system" or "drainage piping" means all the piping within public or private premises which conveys sewage or other liquid wastes to a legal point of disposal, but such terms shall not include the mains or laterals of a public sewer system. "Plumbing" means all drainage systems, both direct and indirect, and all vent piping, water piping and other piping in any building or within the boundaries of any property through which sewage, water, waste water or any other substance or liquid is conveyed. (Prior code § 24-34)
§ 13.32.020. New structures on property abutting public sewer to be connected to public sewer.

The plumbing and drainage system of every building hereafter constructed or reconstructed shall be connected to a public sewer if the property on which such building is located abuts a public sewer.
(Prior code § 24-35)
§ 13.32.030. Premises adjacent to public sewer—Subsurface sewage system prohibited.

No person shall maintain a septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface sewage disposal unit or system on any premises adjacent to a public sewer. (Prior code § 24-36)
§ 13.32.040. Sewage disposal where public sewer unavailable.

When a public sewer is not available for use, the plumbing and drainage system of a building shall be connected to an approved private subsurface sewage disposal system. (Prior code § 24-37)
§ 13.32.050. Temporary facilities—Permits and agreements.

Where the health officer determines it is probable that a public sanitary sewer will become available to property within twenty-four months, he may issue a permit to the owner of such property authorizing the construction of a temporary sewage disposal facility; provided, that the permittee executes and records in the office of the county recorder an agreement with the health officer, providing the following:

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§ 13.32.060. Private system—Determining type.

The type of sewage disposal system required shall be determined on the basis of location, area, soil porosity, the ground water level and the density of population in the area. The system shall be designed to receive and dispose of all sewage and liquid waste from the property served. (Prior code § 24-39)
§ 13.32.070. Private system—Use after installation of public system.

Where a public sewer is installed adjacent to premises upon which there is located an existing building served by a septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface disposal unit or system, the health officer may approve the continued use of such subsurface disposal system until such time as he deems that the public health and sanitation require the connection of such building to the public sewer and the discontinuance of the use or maintenance of such subsurface disposal system.
(Prior code § 24-40)
§ 13.32.080. Private systems—Lot size.

No septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface sewage disposal system or unit shall be installed or constructed on a lot or parcel containing an area of less than six thousand square feet. (Prior code § 24-41)
A. That the permittee will connect the property to the sanitary sewer within thirty days after it becomes available to the property;
B. That if the sanitary sewer does not become available to the property within a period of time specified by the health officer, the permittee will apply for a permit for and construct a septic tank and sewage disposal system in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 13.36;
C. That the permittee will pump and remove all sewage from the temporary sewage disposal facility and fill the facility with soil or other material in a manner approved by the health officer at the time the property is connected to the sanitary sewer or a septic tank and sewage disposal system specified in subsection B;
D. That in the event the property is sold or transferred before the connection of the property to the sanitary sewer is made, the agreement with the health officer shall be made a part of the contract to sell or transfer the property;
E. That the property will not be occupied until a sewage disposal facility has been installed and approved by the health officer;
F. That the agreement with the health officer shall be binding upon the owner, his heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns. No person bound by the terms of such agreement shall violate any provision of such agreement.

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For the temporary occupancy of buildings in isolated areas remote from any public highway, the health officer may authorize the construction and use of an approved type sanitary toilet in lieu of connection to a public sewer or to a subsurface disposal unit or system installed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 13.36.
(Prior code § 24-42)
§ 13.32.100. Violation of temporary occupancy permits deemed violation of chapter.

The violation of any of the provisions or conditions of any temporary occupancy permit shall constitute a violation of this chapter and Chapter 13.36. (Prior code § 24-43)
§ 13.32.110. Sewage collection tanks—Installation permitted—Where.

Where percolation tests have shown that subsurface drainage is not practical, or where the leaching from subsurface disposal systems may drain into a water supply or cause a nuisance, the health officer, with the approval of the board of health of the county, may permit the installation of sewage collection tanks.
(Prior code § 24-44)
§ 13.32.120. Sewage collection tanks—Applications for installation permits.

Application for a permit to install a sewage collection tank shall be made in writing to the health officer, and shall be accompanied by a sketch showing the location and special design features of the proposed installation. The health officer shall refer the application to the next succeeding meeting of the board of health for approval or disapproval. (Prior code § 24-45)
§ 13.32.130. Sewage collection tanks—Specifications.

Any sewage collection tank for which a permit is issued shall be constructed of watertight concrete, shall have a capacity of not less than one thousand five hundred gallons and may, in the discretion of the health officer, be required to have a greater capacity. It shall be emptied before it is filled to three-fourths of its capacity, or in accordance with a schedule prescribed by the health officer. The drain through which the tank is emptied shall be located at least six inches above the water level of the lowest fixture which it serves.
(Prior code § 24-46)
§ 13.32.140. Disposal systems—Determining distance from water supply.

Any subsurface sewage disposal unit or system or part thereof constructed or installed in the city shall be so situated that it will be a safe distance from any source of water supply as determined by the health officer.

In determining what is a safe distance, the health officer shall consider the following factors:

A. The source of possible pollution;
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§ 13.32.150. Minimum distance between systems and water supplies.

Under no circumstances shall any part of a subsurface sewage disposal unit or system, except the house sewer line, be located closer than fifty feet from any water supply. (Prior code § 24-48)
§ 13.32.160. Minimum distance between systems and buildings or property lines.

No part of any subsurface sewage disposal unit or system, except the house sewer line, shall be located less than five feet from every building or structure, or less than five feet from every property line.
(Prior code § 24-49)
§ 13.32.170. House sewers within less than fifty feet of water supply—Construction specifications.

Any house sewer line, or part thereof, constructed or installed in the city shall be constructed of bell and spigot cast iron pipe with leaded joints, when located less than fifty feet from any well used as a domestic water supply.
(Prior code § 24-50)
§ 13.32.180. Subsurface sewage disposal system—Construction requirements generally.

Any subsurface sewage disposal unit or system constructed or installed in the city shall consist of a septic tank, with effluent discharging into a distribution box connected to a subsurface tile system consisting of at least two lateral absorption lines, each of which lines shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five feet in length; or, with the approval of the health officer, such distribution box may be connected to a cesspool or cesspools each having at least a three-foot inside diameter. (Prior code § 24-51)
§ 13.32.190. Specifications for construction of septic tanks.

Any septic tank constructed or installed in the city shall meet the following minimum specifications:

B. The type of soil, surface and subsurface;
C. The type and source of water supply;
D. The geological formation of the ground, the direction of surface drainage and the depth and direction of groundwater flow.

A. The tank shall have an inside depth of at least five feet, with a liquid depth of at least four feet.

B. The length of the tank shall not exceed three times the width, and shall have a liquid capacity of not less than nine hundred sixty gallons.

C. The tank shall have at least two compartments, and a manhole of adequate size shall be City of El Cajon, CA
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§ 13.32.200. Line from septic tank to distribution box.

The line from a septic tank to a distribution box shall be constructed of watertight bell and spigot pipe.
(Prior code § 24-53)
§ 13.32.210. Specifications for construction of distribution boxes.

Any distribution box constructed or installed in the city shall meet the following minimum specifications:
(Prior code § 24-54)
§ 13.32.220. Substitution of cesspools for lateral absorption lines.

One or more cesspools may be substituted for or used in conjunction with lateral absorption lines when approved by the health officer.
(Prior code § 24-55)
installed in each compartment.

D. The inlet and outlet of the tank shall have a vertical four-inch tee extending two feet below and six inches above the liquid level of the tank.

E. The tank shall be watertight, and shall be constructed of concrete, concrete block, brick or tile.

F. The top of the tank shall be constructed of reinforced concrete, at least four inches thick.

G. When the tank is constructed of concrete, the walls and bottom shall be at least six inches thick and shall be adequately reinforced with steel or other approved material.

H. The concrete used for the tanks shall contain one part cement, two parts sharp sand and four parts crushed rock or gravel.

I. Where brick, concrete block or tile is used in the construction of the tank, the inside shall be plastered with Portland cement mortar, composed of one part cement and three parts sand.

J. The side walls of the tank shall be adequately reinforced with steel or other approved material so as to withstand any inside or outside pressure.

A. The distribution box shall be watertight and shall be constructed of the same materials authorized for the construction of a septic tank.

B. All outlets from a distribution box shall have exactly the same elevation.

C. The inlet to the distribution box shall be one inch above the elevation of the outlets.

D. The distribution box shall be connected to a subsurface tile system consisting of at least two lateral absorption lines.

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All lines leading from the distribution box to the lateral absorption lines or to cesspools shall be constructed with watertight joints.
(Prior code § 24-56)
§ 13.32.240. Subsurface tile system used in effluent disposal—Construction specifications.

Any subsurface tile system constructed or installed in the city for the purpose of disposing of the effluent from a septic tank shall meet the following minimum specifications:
(Prior code § 24-57)
§ 13.32.250. Use of cesspools in lieu of or in conjunction with subsurface tile systems.

A cesspool or series of cesspools may be substituted for or used in conjunction with a subsurface tile system, when such substitution or use is approved by the health officer.

No cesspool shall be permitted where the health officer determines that its use might contaminate or pollute an underground water supply.
(Prior code § 24-58)
§ 13.32.260. Specifications for construction of cesspools.

Any cesspool constructed or installed in the city shall meet the following minimum specifications:

A. The tile system shall consist of at least two lateral absorption lines, totaling at least two hundred feet in length. No such line shall exceed one hundred twenty-five feet in length.

Where it is practical, each such line shall be one hundred twenty-five feet in length.

B. Lateral absorption lines shall be constructed of tile pipe spaced one-quarter inch apart so as to provide open joints. The upper one-half of each such open joint shall be covered with tar paper or copper screen.

C. Each lateral absorption line shall be placed in a trench at least eighteen inches wide, which trench shall contain at least thirteen inches of rock or gravel grading not less than one inch, with at least four inches of such rock or gravel beneath the bottom of the line and four inches of such rock or gravel over the top of the line.

D. Lateral absorption lines shall have a grade of two inches per one hundred feet, with not more than fifty percent variation either way.

E. Lateral absorption lines shall not be more than thirty inches below the surface of the ground.

F. Every absorption line shall be at least ten feet from every other lateral absorption line.

Where it is necessary to use ells or wyes on any lateral absorption line, at least ten feet of closed- joint tile shall be inserted at each such fitting so as to space the absorption lines at least ten feet apart.

A. The cesspool shall be not less than three feet in inside diameter and shall be constructed to a City of El Cajon, CA
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§ 13.32.270. Chapter deemed minimum standards—When.

The minimum standards for septic tanks, distribution boxes, tile lines and cesspools, as set forth in this chapter and Chapter 13.36, are the minimum standards for a subsurface sewage disposal system or unit serving a one family or two family residence or small institution or industry having sanitary facilities used by not more than ten persons.
(Prior code § 24-60)
§ 13.32.280. Permits for systems serving large residences and industries.

Every applicant for a permit to install or construct a subsurface sewage disposal system or unit to serve residences, institutions or industries, other than a one family or two family residence or a small institution or industry having sanitary facilities used by more than ten persons shall submit to the health officer for approval the detailed plans and specifications of the proposed subsurface sewage disposal system.

Upon the filing of the required application accompanied by such detailed plans and specifications, the payment of the application fee therefor prescribed and the approval of such plans and specifications by the health officer, the health officer shall issue a permit for the construction of such subsurface sewage disposal system.
(Prior code § 24-61)
§ 13.32.290. Imposition of more stringent requirements than those provided in provisions.

Nothing contained in this chapter and Chapter 13.36 shall be construed to prevent the health officer from requiring compliance with higher or more stringent requirements or specifications than those contained herein where compliance with such higher or more stringent requirements or specifications is necessary to maintain a sanitary condition. (Prior code § 24-62)
§ 13.32.300. Permitting noncompliance with literal requirements.

Anything contained in this chapter and Chapter 13.36 to the contrary notwithstanding, the health depth where the side wall area will have sufficient porosity to provide adequate drainage, as determined by the health officer.

B. The cesspool shall be either rectangular or round.

C. In the case of a rectangular shape, such cesspool shall be constructed of brick, concrete block or two-inch redwood plank, securely braced, with four-inch by four-inch redwood timber.

D. In the case of a round shape, the cesspool shall be constructed of brick, concrete block, or one-inch redwood boards of full thickness, with supporting two-inch by three-inch redwood timbers, placed every five feet, so as to form a securely braced octagonal shape.

E. The top of each cesspool shall be covered with a concrete slab or cover constructed of concrete reinforced with steel or other approved material. Such slab or cover shall extend not less than eighteen inches beyond the outside of the side walls of the cesspool.

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§ 13.32.310. Notices of defective conditions and required alterations.

When any building or premises has been inspected or caused to be inspected by the health officer, and the plumbing or sewage disposal unit or system of such building or premises is found to be defective or insanitary, notice to that effect shall be served upon the tenant occupying the premises, if there be a tenant, or the owner or his agent. Such notice shall specify the character of repairs and alterations to be made in order to eliminate the defective or insanitary condition. (Prior code § 24-64)
§ 13.32.320. Condemned buildings—Failure to make required repairs.

If repairs and alterations, as specified in the notice provided in Section 13.32.310 are not commenced in good faith within five days from the date of the service of such notice, and completed within the time specified therein, the health officer may condemn the building or premises as being insanitary and unfit for human habitation, and its occupancy thereafter is prohibited.
(Prior code § 24-65)
§ 13.32.330. Condemned buildings—Vacating required.

When any building or premises have been condemned by the health officer for defective conditions, the occupants shall immediately vacate the premises until such time as all repairs and alterations required by the health officer shall have been made. (Prior code § 24-66)
§ 13.32.340. Condemned buildings—Posting notices.

When a building or premises has been condemned for any cause under this chapter and Chapter

13.36, the health officer shall place or cause to be placed thereon a placard reading as follows:
"Warning
This building has been condemned as being insanitary and unfit for human habitation, and it is unlawful for any person to reside in or occupy the same. _________________
Health Officer
_________________
(Sanitarian Inspector)"
(Prior code § 24-67)
§ 13.32.350. Interconnections with drinking water supply—Prohibited—Inspection by City of El Cajon, CA
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No person shall install or permit to be installed an interconnection between a drinking water supply and any equipment or connection of any kind, class or description which may contain water or any liquid or substance unfit for human or domestic consumption.

The health officer shall make or cause to be made inspections to determine if such conditions exist. If such interconnections are discovered, the health officer shall require the purveyor of water to discontinue water service unless the condition is abated within a reasonable period of time fixed by the health officer.
(Prior code § 24-68)
§ 13.32.360. Interconnections with drinking water supply—Sale of devices therefor.

No device shall be sold in the city which provides an interconnection between a drinking water supply and any equipment or connection which may contain substances unfit for human consumption as a means of operation unless the water supply is adequately protected. (Prior code § 24-69)
§ 13.32.370. Openings for purpose of receiving surface drainage prohibited.

No opening shall be provided in any drainage system or in any septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface disposal unit or system for the purpose of receiving the surface drainage from any yard or building.
(Prior code § 24-70)
§ 13.32.380. Approval of systems by health officer prerequisite to covering cesspools or septic tanks.

No person shall cover or cause to be covered any septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface disposal system prior to its approval by the health officer as provided in this chapter and Chapter 13.36.
(Prior code § 24-71)
§ 13.32.390. Connection of house sewer—Approval by health officer required.

No person shall connect any house sewer line or other plumbing to a septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface sewage disposal unit or system installed, constructed or reconstructed, unless such septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface sewage disposal unit or system has been approved by the health officer as provided in this chapter and Chapter

13.36. (Prior code § 24-72)
§ 13.32.400. Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter and Chapter 13.36 requiring connection to a public sewer or to a subsurface disposal unit or system shall not be applied to a trailer, temporary building or an accessory building for which a temporary occupancy permit has been issued. (Prior code § 24-73)
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It shall be the duty of the city health officer to see that there is compliance with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 13.36.
(Prior code § 24-74)
§ 13.32.420. Public nuisance.

The violation of any provision of this chapter is deemed to be a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Chapter 1.16 of this code.
(Ord. 4318 § 5, 1991)
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SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—PRIVATE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMITS § 13.36.010. Required.

No septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface sewage disposal unit or system shall be installed, constructed or reconstructed in the city unless there is in effect a valid permit therefor issued by the health officer.
(Prior code § 24-75)
§ 13.36.015. Health officer defined.

As used in this title, "health officer" and "city health officer" means the director of public health and any regularly appointed sanitarian or employee of the department of public health. (Ord. 3637 § 14, 1982)
§ 13.36.020. Applications—Generally.

Any person desiring to install, construct, reconstruct, repair or add to a septic tank, settling tank, seepage pit, cesspool, subsurface tile line system, or other subsurface sewage disposal unit or system, or any part thereof, shall file with the health officer a written application for a permit for such installation, construction, reconstruction, repair or addition.

A separate application and permit for each installation shall be required. (Prior code § 24-76; Ord. 3637 § 15, 1982)
§ 13.36.030. Application—Form—Fee.

The application for a permit to install a subsurface sewage disposal system shall be made upon a form prescribed and furnished by the health officer and shall be accompanied by the inspection fee set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code. (Prior code § 24-77; Ord. 2935 § 1, 1976; Ord. 3524 § 1, 1981; Ord. 3637 § 16, 1982; Ord. 3714 § 13, 1983)
§ 13.36.040. Application—Contents.

Every application for a permit to install a subsurface sewage disposal system shall contain the following information:

A. The street name and number of the premises where the installation is to be made; B. The name and address of the owner;
C. The name and address of the contractor who is to perform the work; D. The size and type of the septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface sewage disposal unit or system to be installed and the number of people it is to serve; E. Such other information as the health officer may require.

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§ 13.36.042. Application for permits requiring no field investigation—Fee.

The permit fee for land development applications that are processed without field investigation shall be set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code. (Ord. 3637 § 17, 1982; Ord. 3714 § 14, 1983)
§ 13.36.044. Special project review—Fee.

Whenever the health officer is requested to review and comment on any special project designated by the department of planning and land use, such as a major or minor use permit or a special use permit, or any other special project or land development application, the applicant shall complete a written application furnished by the health officer requesting the review. This application shall be accompanied by a fee as set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, and any further documents required by the health officer to accomplish said review. The health officer shall have an investigation made to determine whether the special project complies with the rules and regulations of the health department and to the codes of the state of California and any regulations issued pursuant thereto pertaining to particular activities subject to regulation therein, and whether the activity will result in a violation of such codes and regulations. The health officer shall notify the applicant of his reasons for approval or denial in writing. (Ord. 3637 § 18, 1982; Ord. 3714 § 15, 1983)
§ 13.36.050. Supplemental permits authorizing changes in location of work—Generally.

A permittee to whom a permit has been issued pursuant to this chapter for an installation to be made at a particular location may apply for a supplemental permit authorizing such work to be performed at a different location; provided, that no work has been commenced at the location specified in the original permit.
(Prior code § 24-79)
§ 13.36.060. Supplemental permit—Application—Form.

The application for a supplemental permit shall be made on a form prescribed and furnished by the health officer.
(Prior code § 24-80)
§ 13.36.070. Supplemental permit—Application—Investigation.

Upon receipt of an application for a supplemental permit, the health officer shall make or cause to be made such investigation as he deems necessary.
(Prior code § 24-81)
§ 13.36.080. Supplemental permit—Issuance.

Upon receipt of an application for a supplemental permit and a fee as set pursuant to Section The application shall include or be accompanied by a plan or diagram showing the character and kind of installation to be made and the manner and location in which the work is to be done.

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8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, the health officer may issue a supplemental permit authorizing the performance of work at a substituted location. (Prior code § 24-82; Ord. 3524 § 2, 1981; Ord. 3637 § 19, 1982; Ord. 3714 § 16, 1983) § 13.36.090. Requiring applicants to furnish percolation tests.

The health officer may require the applicant for a permit under this chapter to furnish him the report of an engineer registered in the state, showing that soil percolation tests have been made by such engineer on the site of the proposed subsurface sewage disposal system or unit, and the results of such tests.
(Prior code § 24-83)
§ 13.36.095. Fees required for percolation tests and septic system layout review.

If pursuant to Section 13.36.090 a percolation test or septic tank system layout is performed by the county, there shall be paid to the department a fee for the layout examination, reexamination, or percolation test performed, the amount of which shall be set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
(Ord. 3637 § 20, 1982; Ord. 3714 § 17, 1983)
§ 13.36.100. Denial of permit.

If the health officer determines that the location, area, soil porosity, ground water level, density of population in the area, the number of persons to be served, or other conditions would cause the operation of the subsurface sewage disposal unit or system described in the application for a permit under this chapter to create an unsanitary condition endangering public health, he shall not issue the permit for which application was made.
(Prior code § 24-84; Ord. 3637 § 21, 1982)
§ 13.36.110. Expiration dates.

Permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be void at the expiration of one year from the date of issuance.
(Prior code § 24-85)
§ 13.36.120. Duty of health officer to make inspections.

The health officer shall inspect or cause to be inspected in a thorough manner all septic tanks, settling tanks, cesspools and other subsurface sewage disposal units or systems installed, constructed or reconstructed in the city.
(Prior code § 24-86)
§ 13.36.130. Notifying health officer after installation of systems.

As soon as any septic tank, settling tank, cesspool or other subsurface sewage disposal unit or system is installed and ready to receive its cover, the person to whom the permit for such unit or system was issued shall notify the department of public health that such unit or system is ready for inspection.
(Prior code § 24-87)
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As soon as practical after notification that a subsurface sewage disposal unit or system is ready for inspection, the health officer shall make or cause to be made an inspection of the work. (Prior code § 24-88)
§ 13.36.150. Inspection certificates generally.

If a subsurface sewage disposal unit or system is approved by the health officer, an inspection certificate shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon the property where the unit or system is located which inspection certificate shall note the date and approval and the signature of the health officer or the person making the inspection on his behalf. (Prior code § 24-89)
§ 13.36.160. Posting notices of necessary changes.

When an inspection has been ordered under this chapter and the work is found not ready for inspection and approval, the health officer shall cause an official notice to be posted on the job, stating the changes necessary in order that the work comply with the requirements of Chapters

13.32 through 13.36. As soon thereafter as practicable, the owner or contractor shall cause the changes to be made and upon completion thereof shall notify the department of public health that the unit or system is ready for reinspection. As soon thereafter as practicable, the health officer shall make or cause a reinspection to be made.
(Prior code § 24-90)
§ 13.36.170. Issuance of inspection certificates after reinspections.

If, upon reinspection under this chapter, the work is approved, a certificate to that effect shall be posted as specified in Section 13.36.150.
(Prior code § 24-91)
§ 13.36.180. Fees for reinspections.

The fee for each reinspection under this chapter shall be set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, and shall be paid to the health officer. (Prior code § 24-92; Ord. 2935 § 1(part), 1976; Ord. 3524 § 3, 1981; Ord. 3714 § 18, 1983) City of El Cajon, CA
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SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—INSPECTIONS
§ 13.37.020. Maintenance of private building sewer.
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§ 13.37.030. Building sewer inspections—Access to premises.

The director of public works, or the building official, (or any designated representative or either the director of public works or the building official) is hereby authorized to inspect any building sewer in use within the city and connected to the city sewer system for the following purposes:
(Ord. 4930 § 9, 2009)
§ 13.37.040. Building sewer inspections.

A. Maintenance of Building Sewer. Each owner shall maintain his building sewer lateral(s) free of displaced joints, open joints, root intrusion, substantial deterioration of the line, cracks, leaks, inflow, or infiltration of extraneous water, root intrusion, grease and sediment deposits, or any other similar conditions, defects, or obstructions likely to cause leakage or increase the chance for blockage of the building sewer.

B. Maintenance of Septic Tank. Each owner shall maintain his septic tank free of deterioration, corrosion, damage, disposal failure or any other similar deficiencies or defects likely to increase failure of the septic tank.

C. General Maintenance Requirements. The maintenance obligation imposed by this section shall be in addition to and supplemental of the general private sewer system maintenance obligations imposed in this title.

A. To determine the size, depth, and location of any sewer connection; B. To determine the end outlet of any sewer connection by depositing harmless testing materials in any plumbing fixture attached thereto and flushing the same, if necessary; C. To determine, by measurements and samples, the quantity and nature of the sewage or wastewater being discharged into any sewer;
D. To determine the location of the roof, swimming pool, floor and surface drains, and whether or not they physically connect to a building sewer;
E. To evaluate and determine defects in a sewer lateral following an overflow incident.

Nothing herein shall be deemed to provide the director of public works, the building official or their respective designees with any right or authority to enter a building or other apparently private or interior area of a real property, except to the extent such entry is expressly authorized by state law.

A. Health and safety basis for requiring a building sewer lateral inspection.

An owner of real property shall have the building sewer video-inspected in accordance with City of El Cajon, CA
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1. Overflow or Malfunction. Whenever the director of public works has sufficient evidence (as determined by the director) that the building sewer has recently overflowed or has recently malfunctioned;

2. Building Sewer Failure or Lack of Maintenance. Whenever, based on sewer system testing conducted by the city (of either the building sewer lateral or the city's public sewer system), the director of public works finds that there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the building sewer lateral has failed, is likely to fail, or has not been properly maintained; and

3. Public Health Threat. Upon any other reasonable cause to believe that there is a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare due to the condition of a building sewer lateral or any other conditions causing a nuisance.

B. Schedule for Lateral Inspections—Non-Residential, Multi-Family and Common Interest Development Real Properties.

1. Non-Residential Properties. An owner or owners of non-residential property within the city shall have that property's building sewer lateral(s) inspected in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or on occurrence of any conditions in paragraph (A) above, or once every ten years beginning on the first date of notification following the adoption of the ordinance first enacting this chapter. Within each subsequent ten-year period of time, such lateral inspections shall be performed. (For the purposes of this section, a property that has a mixture of allowed residential and non-residential uses shall be considered a non-residential property with respect to its compliance with the sewer lateral inspection requirements of this section.)

2. Common Interest Development, Condominium, or Multi-Family Properties. The owner or owners of a common interest development, condominium, or multi-family property shall have that property's building sewer lateral(s) inspected in accordance with the requirement of this chapter or on occurrence of any conditions in paragraph (A) above, or once every ten years beginning on the first date of notification following the enactment of the ordinance first enacting this chapter. Within each ten-year period of time, such lateral inspections shall occur.

C. Exception to Inspection for Recent Prior Inspections and Repairs. The following are exceptions to the inspection requirements of subparagraph (B) above:

1. Prior Replacement of Sewer Lateral. An owner otherwise required to perform a building sewer lateral inspection under (B) hereof shall not be required to perform such an inspection if the owner (or the owner's predecessor-in-interest) has originally installed or has replaced his property's building sewer lateral within the ten years prior to the date of the application for a building permit.

2. Prior Inspection or Repair of a Building Sewer Lateral. An owner otherwise required to perform an inspection under (B) hereof shall not be required to perform such an inspection if the owner has either completed a remedial inspection (conducted in City of El Cajon, CA
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§ 13.37.060. Required building sewer lateral repairs.
accordance with the inspection requirements of this chapter) or completed a permitted repair of the building sewer lateral within the three years prior to the date the inspection would have otherwise been required, or has a valid compliance certificate.

A. Inspection Report Standards. The building sewer inspection reports required by this chapter shall be prepared in accordance with the following requirements and specifications:

1. The inspection report shall be prepared by a pre-qualified contractor or any other professional otherwise registered by the city of El Cajon;

2. The inspection report shall identify all of the following:
a. Any of the following conditions: displaced joints, open joints, root intrusion, substantial deterioration of the line, sags or depressions, cracks, leaks, inflow or infiltration of extraneous water, root intrusion, grease and sediment deposits or other conditions likely to increase the chance for blockage of the building sewer, b. Whether any connection, by pipes or otherwise, allows rainwater or groundwater to enter the building sewer or public sewer,
c. Whether the building sewer has an installed backwater device where any outlet or trap of the building sewer is below the level of the nearest manhole. If a backwater device is already installed, the report shall indicate whether the backwater device is functioning properly,
d. Where the building sewer includes a septic tank, the report shall identify the extent to which the septic tank is deteriorated, corroded, damaged, whether the disposal field has failed or any other relevant deficiency;

3. The inspection report shall contain an express certification from the certified inspector that the property has been inspected for any outdoor drain connection to the city sewer system and that no such unpermitted connection is present. It shall also contain either a videotape or DVD of the video inspection of the building sewer lateral in a format acceptable to the city, as established by the city regulations, policies or procedures;

4. The inspection report shall be submitted to the city for review and analysis accompanied with a review fee in addition to any other fee required by this chapter.

B. Compliance with Regulations. The inspection report shall, in all other aspects, comply with the requirements and specifications described in the director of public works' specifications for a building sewer lateral inspection report as established by the regulations authorized under this title.

A. Notice to Repair or Replace. Upon receipt of the building sewer inspection report pursuant City of El Cajon, CA
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§ 13.37.070. Common interest developments.

The homeowners association of a common interest development shall, along with the owner, be jointly and severally liable for the duties and obligations imposed by this chapter in relation to any building sewer lateral located within a common area of the development. If no homeowners association exists, then the individual unit owners, both jointly and individually, shall be liable for the duties and obligations with respect to building sewer laterals established by this chapter. (Ord. 4930 § 9, 2009)
§ 13.37.080. Administrative guidelines for inspections.

Within ninety days of the adoption of the ordinance enacting this chapter, the director of public works shall prepare and promulgate the public administrative guidelines that shall, among other things, establish the following:
to this chapter, the director of public works (or his designee) will determine whether it indicates any deficiencies in the operation of the building sewer lateral and, thereafter, shall provide the owner(s) with a notice to repair or replace as may be deemed appropriate by the director. The notice to repair or replace shall specifically identify the deficiencies to be corrected and shall establish a deadline within which the owner(s) shall complete the required corrective actions. The corrective action may include a requirement that the lateral be replaced altogether and also may include the installation of cleanout, grease removal devices, and backwater valves if those devices are otherwise required by this code or any uniform code adopted by the city.

B. Obligations of the Owner. The owner shall repair his building sewer lateral to the satisfaction of the director of public works, and, if a building permit is required for the repairs, the owner shall obtain a final permit inspection and approval of the city building official.

C. Repairs Upon Other Properties Not Required. If a building sewer lateral traverses private property, without easements, other than the owner's property, the owner shall only be responsible for the repairs to that portion of the building sewer lateral that are upon the owner's property and also to that portion of the building sewer within a public right-of-way.

A. A certification program for pre-qualified contractors or other professionals who will be accepted by the city to perform inspections and the basis for obtaining and maintaining such a certification or for a decertification;
B. Develop a standard inspection report form and specification for building sewer inspection reports;
C. Establish a notice format and standard enforcement timelines for the notice to repair and for repair and inspection service of that notice in a manner consistent with the requirements of due process. Such administrative guidelines shall be approved by a resolution of the city council; and
D. Administrative procedures for accepting, tracking, and inspecting permits for building sewers, grease interceptors, and inspection of food serving establishments.

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SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL—FATS, OILS AND GREASE
§ 13.38.010. Purpose and intent.
(Ord. 4930 § 10, 2009)
§ 13.38.020. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined:
"Administrative authority" shall mean the director of public works, the building official, or any other official(s) as designated by the city manager.
"Authorized inspector" shall mean an inspector so designated by the administrative authority. "Director" shall mean the director of public works or other official as designated by the city manager.
"Food grinder" shall mean any device installed for the purpose of disposing food waste in the public sewer system.
"FSE" "Food service establishment" shall mean any food preparation establishment, restaurant, cafeteria, or any other establishment preparing food for consumption. Domestic homes are not considered food service establishments under this definition. "Grease" shall mean grease, or fatty or oily substances and other insoluble waste that turns or may turn viscous or solidifies with a change in temperature or other conditions. "Grease interceptor" shall mean an underground multi-compartment device installed outside a food service establishment of a size and design in compliance with the California Plumbing Code and approved by the city.
"Grease removal facility" shall mean any grease interceptor, trap, drain, screen, or similar device that is designed or installed to reduce the amount of grease entering the wastewater system. (Ord. 4930 § 10, 2009)
§ 13.38.030. Grease/sand interceptors.

A. It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to establish regulations for the disposal of grease and other insoluble waste discharges from every food service establishment (an "FSE") within the city.

B. The city council, in enacting the ordinance codified in this chapter, intends to provide for the maximum beneficial public use of the city's sewer system, to prevent blockages of that system and the accidental discharge of wastewater into the storm drain system or receiving waters of the state, to ensure the cost of maintaining the city's sewer system is equitably distributed among users, to clarify grease disposal requirements for existing food service establishments, and to promote public health and safety.

C. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of the most recently adopted California Plumbing Code, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

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§ 13.38.032. Grease storage facilities.
(Ord. 4930 § 10, 2009)
§ 13.38.040. Food grinders prohibited.
(Ord. 4930 § 10, 2009)
A. Grease/sand interceptors that are properly sized and constructed shall be required for all buildings that include an increase in plumbing fixture units, and prior to commencing business for all new food service establishments determined by the director to generate grease in quantities greater than that commonly found in domestic sewage. Where grease/ sand interceptors are impossible or impractical to install, a grease trap shall be installed.

B. Grease/sand interceptors are required for all existing establishments where one or more of the following conditions exist:

1. A notice to repair has been issued for repair of the building sewer;

2. The establishment is unable to pass annual inspection without repeated violations;

3. The establishment is unable to complete implementation of best management practices as noted in the annual inspection report;

4. The establishment has violated any waste disposal requirements contained in the Municipal Code and where evidence of substantial grease is observed downstream of the establishment.

A. All new construction or remodels subject to a new conditional use permit for an FSE shall be required to either store waste grease on the inside of the building or outside in a secured enclosure that is covered, locked, and inside a secondary containment area or device large enough to store the same volume as the primary container. All storage containers shall be designed to prevent tipping and to provide a secure closing lid that shall remain closed at all times that the container is not being accessed. All containers that are used to transfer waste grease shall have a secured lid that prevents accidental spills during transfer.

B. All existing FSEs are required to either store waste grease on the inside of the building or outside in an area secure from vehicular driveways and parking in storage containers that are designed to prevent tipping and to provide a secure closing lid that shall remain closed at all times that the container is not being accessed. All containers that are used to transfer waste grease shall have a secured lid that prevents accidental spills during transfer.

C. All FSEs shall maintain the storage area using good housekeeping techniques to prevent the accumulation of waste grease deposits on the outside of grease containers and shall have an approved emergency spill kit available in close proximity to the storage facilities.

A. Food grinders shall be removed from all existing food service establishments by January 1, 2010.

B. After August 1, 2009, food grinders shall be prohibited in all new food service establishments.

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A. General Provisions.

1. The installation of a proper interceptor shall be the responsibility of the user who applies for a permit connection and the user whose operations cause or contribute to the necessity for an interceptor.

2. Interceptors shall be installed, utilized, and properly maintained for continuous and efficient operation at all times and at the expense of the user.

3. Interceptors shall be inspected periodically to ensure compliance with these regulations.

4. The administration authority shall approve the type, capacity, and construction of all interceptors shared by multiple businesses can be utilized if specifically authorized by the director and upon evidence of legal operating and maintenance agreements between the involved property owners or users. Provisions shall provide for independent, unilateral operation by one or more parties of the agreement in the case where default by one party has occurred.

5. Interceptors no longer in use shall be abandoned in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.

B. Design.

1. Interceptors for food service establishments shall be sized and designed in compliance with the California Plumbing Code, unless otherwise specified herein.

2. Other factors that may influence the design include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
a. The type of facility (such as a restaurant, bakery, food processing factory, etc.); b. The volume of the user's business or operation (such as number of meals served, number of seats, hours of operation, etc.);
c. The peak flow of processed wastewater discharged to the collection system; d. Size and nature of facilities (including kitchen facilities) based on size, type, number of fixtures, and type of processing or cooking equipment used; e. The type of service provided or operation undertaken (such as dine-in meal service versus carry-out meal service);
f. The type of foods or other materials used in cooking, processing or manufacturing operations conducted within the facility;
g. The overall potential for grease-laden discharges;
h. The existence of devices, procedures or processes designed to minimize the amount of fats, oil or grease from entering the collection system; i. The location of the facility, if it is located in a known problem area; and City of El Cajon, CA
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3. All interceptors shall be certified by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers, or another listing agency approved by the director, and be plumbed according to the California Plumbing Code.

4. All grease interceptors shall include an effluent sample box of a type and size approved by the administrative authority.

5. Inspection by the administrative authority, or an authorized inspector, of installed interceptors and piping prior to backfilling is required. Piping shall meet the requirements of the California Plumbing Code.

6. Interceptors shall have a sanitary tee located inside the sample box on the discharge side of the sample box.

7. Interceptors shall have a cleanout installed after the sample box on the private lateral and at intervals required by the California Plumbing Code.

8. All manholes and sample boxes are to be installed a minimum of one-half inch above the finished grade with a concrete collar a minimum of eighteen inches around the manhole and sample box lids.

C. Interceptor Maintenance.

1. Any user who is required by the director or the ordinance codified in this chapter to install or operate an interceptor shall be required to adequately maintain the interceptor at the user's expense, so that the interceptor is in proper working order at all times.

Maintenance shall include the complete removal of all contents, including floating materials, wastewater, sludge and solids. Decanting or discharging of removed waste back into the interceptor from which the waste was removed or into any other interceptor, for the purpose of reducing the volume to be hauled is prohibited.

2. Grease interceptors shall be cleaned out completely by a permitted waste hauler as necessary to assure that the interceptor will operate as designed at all times or as otherwise specified by the administrative authority.

3. The use of additives, directly or indirectly to the plumbing or sewer system, to emulsify grease and/or oil is specifically prohibited.

4. The use of biological additives as a supplement to interceptor maintenance, including the addition of microorganisms, may be authorized by the director and approval shall be obtained in writing prior to the use of such activities.

5. A maintenance log indicating each pumping of an interceptor for the previous twelve months and any other pertinent information shall be maintained by each establishment.

This log shall include, but not be limited to, date, time, amount pumped, hauler, and disposal site, and the log shall be kept in a conspicuous location for inspection by the administrative authority or an authorized inspector during normal business hours.

6. All users must sign a waste manifest form before having a waste load transported by a City of El Cajon, CA
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7. All waste removed from an interceptor must be disposed at a facility permitted by the county of San Diego or applicable regulatory agencies to receive such waste. The pumpage shall not be returned to the public sewer system or manhole, any private wastewater system or storm drains.

8. All interceptors shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning, inspection and removal of intercepted waste.

9. Any fixture connected to a grease interceptor shall have a nonremovable, secured food strainer of such integrity to withstand daily operational usage.

D. Required Connections to Interceptors. All three-compartment sinks, scullery (preparation) sinks, floor drains, and mop sinks along a cook line, pre-wash sinks at dishwashing stations, and all other fixtures that contribute grease into the wastewater system shall be connected to an interceptor.

E. Prohibited Connections or Additives to Interceptors.

1. Final rinse discharge from automatic dishwasher shall not be connected to the interceptor.

2. The use of any additive, such as enzymes, surfactants or chemicals shall not be connected to any type of interceptor. Chemical additives, such as chlorinated solvents, or any other additives that causes the emulsification of grease, are strictly prohibited from use in any type of interceptor.

F. Plan Review.

1. Applicants or users shall be required to submit copies of detailed facility proposed interceptors, pretreatment facilities, spill containment facilities, and operating procedures, to the community development department. Facility plans shall also include site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans, and details to show all wastewater plumbing, spill containment, and appurtenances by size, location, and elevation. The review of the plans and procedures shall in no way relieve the user of the responsibility of modifying the facilities or discharge, and to meet the requirements of this chapter or any requirements of other regulatory agencies.

2. All submitted drawings shall be prepared by a licensed and registered professional engineer. Any false information or misleading calculations submitted shall be the responsibility of the user.

3. The design, location and procedures for operation and maintenance of a required interceptor shall be approved by the administrative authority. Such approval shall be obtained prior to the user's connection of the facility to the public wastewater system.

4. No food service establishment or other identified user shall be constructed except according to plans and specifications approved by the administrative authority.

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§ 13.38.060. Best management practices.

Best management practices (each, a "BMP," in any combination, "BMPs") as listed below shall be utilized by the FSE and shall be subject to periodic verification and approval by the administrative authority. If at any time the FSE is found to be in noncompliance with this requirement with regard to all of the BMPs below, such noncompliance shall be deemed a violation.

5. Approved plans and specifications shall not be changed or altered without written approval by the administrative authority.

A. Drain Screens.

1. Drain screens shall be installed on all drainage pipes in food preparation areas for existing food service establishments by January 1, 2010.

2. After August 1, 2009, drain screens shall be installed on all drainage pipes in food preparation areas for all new food service establishments deemed by the director to generate grease.

B. Waste Cooking Oil.

1. All waste cooking oil shall be collected and stored properly in recycling bins, barrels or drums.

2. Such recycling bins, barrels or drums shall be maintained appropriately to ensure they do not leak.

3. Licensed haulers or an approved recycling facility must be used to dispose of waste cooking oil. A log of such activities will be completed and maintained in plain visible site for inspection by the administrative authority. All manifests for disposal of waste products will be complete and inserted into the log.

C. Food Waste. All food waste shall be placed in enclosed plastic bags and disposed of directly into the trash or garbage, and not in sinks.

D. Employee Training.

1. Employees of the food service establishment shall be trained by March 1, 2009, and twice each calendar year thereafter, on the following subjects:
a. How to "dry wipe" pots, pans, dishware and work areas before washing to remove grease;
b. How to properly dispose of food waste and solids in enclosed plastic bags prior to disposal in trash bins or containers to prevent leaking and odors; c. The location and use of absorption products to clean under fryer baskets and other locations where grease may be spilled or dripped, and how to use absorption products to clean if spills occur; and
d. How to properly dispose of grease or oils from cooking equipment into grease bins, City of El Cajon, CA
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§ 13.38.062. Right of inspection.

Food service establishments shall be open and available for inspection by an authorized inspector at all times during normal business hours to ensure that the operation and maintenance of the food service establishment complies with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 4930 § 10, 2009)
§ 13.38.070. Violations for penalties—Enforcement.
barrels or drums without spilling.

2. Training shall be documented and employee signatures retained indicating each employee's attendance and understanding of the practices.

3. Training records shall be available for review at any reasonable time by the authorized inspector.

E. Kitchen exhaust filters shall be cleaned as frequently as necessary to be maintained in good operating condition, but in no event less than one time per month.

F. All best management practices shall be posted conspicuously in the food preparation and dishwashing areas at all times.

A. Violations of this chapter may result in fines and/or penalties.

B. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter may result in one or more of the following:

1. Notices of noncompliance may be issued with a specified period of correction;

2. Administrative citations may be issued for violations in the amounts and manner set forth in Chapter 1.14 of this code;

3. A criminal complaint may be filed in accordance with Chapter 1.24 of this code;

4. Sewer service may be determined a public nuisance as described in Section 13.16.030, and disconnected from the city's sewerage works upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

C. Appeals of Fines, Penalties or Requirements to Install Grease Interceptors.

1. Unless otherwise provided in this code, appeals of civil or administrative fines, penalties, or other corrective actions shall be submitted to the city manager within thirty days after the food service establishment has been notified of the penalty and/or corrective actions. The decision of the city manager shall be in writing.

2. The decision of the city manager can be appealed to the city council by submitting a written request to the city clerk within fifteen days of the issuance of the city manager's decision, and payment of the appropriate fee, as set by resolution of the city council.

3. Upon appeal, the appellant shall, upon written request to the city manager, be provided City of El Cajon, CA
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within fifteen days of said request, at reasonable cost to the appellant, copies of all reports, data or other documentary evidence upon which the citation is based.

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SEPTIC TANK CLEANERS
§ 13.40.010. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
"Cesspool," "septic tank" and "seepage pit" mean all manner of sewage disposals other than regular sewage disposal plants and systems operated by a political subdivision and holding a valid permit from the State Department of Public Health.
"Health officer" means the health officer or any sanitary inspector regularly employed by the city health department.
(Prior code § 24-93)
§ 13.40.020. Examinations—Conducted by county health officer.

The examination for cesspool or septic tank cleaners shall be conducted by the county health officer as provided in Section 25004 of the Health and Safety Code of the state. (Prior code § 24-94)
§ 13.40.030. Examination—Fee—Penalties for late payment.

Whenever any person not previously registered applies for examination as a septic tank or cesspool cleaner, he shall pay to the health officer or his duly authorized representative, an examination fee as set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code. In the event the applicant is unsuccessful in such examination, no part of such examination fee shall be returned to the applicant.

In any case where the applicant has failed for a period of thirty days after the time required, to apply for the examination and pay the examination fee required by this section, there shall be added to and collected with the examination fee a penalty equal to ten percent of the fee; and for each additional month or fraction of a month after the expiration of such thirty-day period that the applicant fails to make such application and pay said fee, there shall be added to and collected with the examination fee an additional penalty equal to ten percent of the fee; provided, however, in no event shall the total penalty added to the examination fee pursuant to this section be more than sixty percent of the examination fee. The imposition of or payment of the penalty imposed by this section shall not prevent the imposition of any other penalty prescribed for violation of this code.
(Prior code § 24-95; Ord. 3714 § 19, 1983)
§ 13.40.040. Annual registration fees—Penalties for delinquent fees.

In addition to the examination fee provided in Section 13.40.030, and set pursuant to Section

8.36.070 of this code, there is imposed an annual registration fee, also set pursuant to Section

8.36.070 of this code, upon each person registered as a septic tank or cesspool cleaner under the provisions of Chapter 6, Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code of the state of California. Said registration fee shall be paid to the health officer, or his duly authorized representative.

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If the annual fee and penalty is not paid the first month after it is due there shall be added to and collected with the annual fee an additional penalty equal to ten percent of the annual fee for each month or fraction of a month during which the annual fee or any penalty continues to remain unpaid; provided, however, that in no event shall the total penalty added to the annual fee pursuant to this section be more than sixty percent of the annual fee. The imposition of or payment of the penalty imposed by this section shall not prevent the imposition of any other penalty prescribed by this code, or any ordinance, or prosecution for violation of this code, or any ordinance. (Prior code § 24-96; Ord. 3637 § 23, 1982; Ord. 3714 § 20, 1983) § 13.40.050. Inspection of equipment—Registration fee for sewage pumping vehicle.

The health officer shall examine all equipment used in processing septic tanks, cesspools and seepage pits owned or under the control of each person registered under the provisions of this chapter at regular intervals not to exceed ninety days after a permit is granted.

There is hereby imposed an annual registration fee, set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, for each sewage pumping vehicle. Said fee shall be paid to the health officer or his duly authorized representative. Renewals and penalties for delinquency shall be made as set forth in Section 13.40.040 of this code.
(Prior code § 24-97; Ord. 3637 § 24, 1982; Ord. 3714 § 21, 1983) § 13.40.060. Cleaning cesspools and septic tanks—Report to health officer.

Whenever a person cleans a septic tank or cesspool, he shall notify the health officer or his duly authorized representative upon the regulation form adopted by the health officer. Such report shall be transmitted to the department of public health at the close of each day. (Prior code § 24-98)
§ 13.40.070. Cleaning cesspools and septic tanks—Report contents.

The form for the report to the health officer, of septic tanks and cesspools cleaned, shall contain information such as the location of septic tanks, cesspools and seepage pits, location of the disposal field where sewage effluent or other material has been finally disposed of, or any other information which the health officer may, by regulation, require. (Prior code § 24-99)
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SEPTIC TANK WASTE DISPOSAL
§ 13.41.010. City septic tank waste disposal site.

The septic tank waste disposal site located at 1050 Vernon Way in the city is designated as the authorized site for disposal of septic tank waste material into the city sewer system. (Ord. 3191 Sec. 1, 1978)
§ 13.41.020. Unauthorized disposal prohibited.

No person shall discharge septic tank waste into the city sewer system at any location within the city other than at the disposal site specified in Section 13.41.010, and no person shall discharge septic tank waste at said site without having first obtained the permit and paid the fees prescribed by Section 13.41.030.
(Ord. 3191 § 1, 1978)
§ 13.41.030. Rates generally.

Septic tank waste disposal charges are set forth in Section 13.20.150 of this code. (Ord. 3191 § 1, 1978; Ord. 3437 § 1, 1980; Ord. 4167 § 1, 1989; Ord. 4254 § 4, 1990; Ord. 4276 § 3, 1991)
§ 13.41.040. Public nuisance.

The violation of any provision of this chapter is deemed to be a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Chapter 1.16 of this code.
(Ord. 4318 § 5, 1991)
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SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
§ 13.44.010. Sanitation fund—Established.

There is established a fund to be designated "sanitation fund." All revenue derived from the service charges designated in this chapter shall be deposited into the said "sanitation fund." (Prior code § 24A-1)
§ 13.44.020. Service—Payment required.

In addition to other fees, assessments or charges provided by the code of the city and the laws of the state of California, all persons using the sanitary sewer system of the city shall pay for such service at the rates and times as set forth in this chapter. (Prior code § 24A-2)
§ 13.44.030. Rates generally.

Sewer service charges are set forth in Chapter 13.20 of this code. User fees for single-family service for periods less than a full billing cycle shall be prorated unless actual usage exceeds the minimum cost, in which case the actual cost shall be charged. (Ord. 3466 § 1, 1980; Ord. 4254 § 5, 1990; Ord. 4276 § 5, 1991; Ord. 4527, 1996) § 13.44.040. Rate exceptions—Generally.

The city manager shall have the power to grant exceptions and to establish policies for the granting of such exceptions from the established sewer service charges. Such exceptions shall only be granted when one or more of the following situations exist:

A. Where a substantial portion of the water is used for industrial, recreational, horticultural or agricultural purposes of such nature that less than twenty percent of the water supplied to such premises is discharged into the sewer system;
B. Where a fire service connection to the water system is installed; C. Where the premises are not connected to the sewer system of the city and it is not physically possible or reasonably feasible to connect such premises with the city sewer system; D. When water is supplied to premises through a separate water meter and such water is used entirely for irrigation purposes;
E. When water is supplied to premises by more than one water meter and one or more of such additional meters does not provide water which can be discharged into the sewer system; F. Where the city has entered into a separate service agreement.

G. Evidence of abnormal winter water consumption in the prior year; H. In the case of new customers with no established winter month's consumption history; or I. Where there is a change and assignment of proper Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) City of El Cajon, CA
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§ 13.44.050. Appeal upon denial or conditional approval or application for rate exception.

The owner, or owner's agent, of any premises subject to the sewer service charge may apply in writing to the city manager for an exception as provided in Section 13.44.040 of this chapter.

Except as may otherwise be provided by law, no rebate of fees upon such exception shall be allowed for any period preceding the filing of such application. The applicant shall furnish necessary factual data to support such application. Upon denial or conditional approval by the city manager, any applicant dissatisfied with such decision may appeal same to the city council. Such appeal must be filed in writing with the city clerk within fifteen days after notice of such decision. (Ord. 4276 § 6, 1991; Ord. 4364 § 1, 1992)
§ 13.44.060. Additional surcharge for sewage of different volume or type.

Where the sewage from any plant, building, or premises of an industrial or commercial character shall be substantially different in volume or type from the average sewage entering the sewer system of the city, the city council shall impose an appropriate surcharge in addition to the fees imposed in Section 13.44.020. For the purpose of this section, "average sewage" shall be: in volume, seventy gallons for each one hundred gallons of water consumed on any plant, building or premises of an industrial or commercial character; or in type, three hundred parts per million of suspended solids and three hundred parts per million of biochemical oxygen demand. (Ord. 4276 § 6, 1991)
§ 13.44.070. Payment—Generally.
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§ 13.44.080. Notice of delinquency—Hearing and lien.

When the full amount for said sewer service charge is not paid within thirty days after the final date of payment as set forth in Section 13.44.070, the city clerk shall set said delinquent account for hearing by the city council at a regular or adjourned regular meeting which will be held at least seven calendar days after such thirty-day period has expired. The owner of the property shall be mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing. The notice shall also inform the property owner that failure to pay said delinquent account will result in a lien upon the property. The city clerk Codes to commercial properties based on sewer strengths of the businesses occupying the properties.

A. All sewer service charges imposed under these provisions shall be payable upon the billing of such charges to the owner or the owner's agent.

B. Sewer service charges may be collected either through the tax roll of the County of San Diego, or by any method authorized by state law, including by direct payment or billing by the city or combined with other utility bills and separately designated.

C. If the sewer service charge is not paid before the close of business of the final date for payment, a penalty of ten percent of the amount of said sewer service charge shall be added thereto; provide, however, that when the final day for payment falls on Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, payment may be made without penalty on the next regular business day.

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§ 13.44.090. Repealed.
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§ 13.44.100. Delinquent accounts—Hearing and assessment.

The city council shall consider said delinquent accounts at the time set for hearing together with any objections or protests by interested parties. Any owner of land or person affected by the charges may present a written or oral protest or objection to said account. At the conclusion of the hearing, the city council shall either approve the account as submitted or as modified or corrected by the city council. The decision of the city council on the charges and on all protests or objections shall be final and conclusive. The amounts so approved shall reflect the entire amount due, including all penalties, interest and administrative fees that have accrued against the account as of the date of the hearing. The amount shall be charged to the property owner on the next regular tax bill and shall be a lien upon the property involved. The city council shall confirm such assessment and cause the same to be recorded on the assessment roll and, thereafter, such assessment shall constitute a special assessment and a lien upon the property. The city council shall adopt a resolution assessing such amounts as liens upon the respective parcels of land as they are shown upon the last available assessment roll.
(Prior code § 24A-10; Ord. 4527, 1996)
§ 13.44.110. Interest on delinquent accounts.

All delinquent sewer service charges shall bear interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month from the date upon which the account became delinquent to the date the account is assessed and placed on the property tax roll pursuant to Section 13.44.100. All interest accrued during that time shall be added to the amount assessed against the property. (Prior code § 24A-11; Ord. 4527, 1996)
§ 13.44.120. Delinquent accounts—Administrative fee.

All delinquent accounts approved by the city council pursuant to Section 13.44.100 shall be charged an administrative processing fee to offset the costs incurred by the City in administering the provisions of this chapter. The current fee schedule shall be on file with the city clerk, and the administrative processing fee shall be in such amount as the city council may set from time to time by resolution. This fee shall be added to the amount assessed against the property.

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Appendix B. Operations and Maintenance
Appendix B
Operations and Maintenance

Employee Training Records 2020-2024
Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date* Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Rodriguez 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 2 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Davies 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 2 11/16/2024 2 12/5/2024 1 5/7/2023 2 11/21/2024 1 Cloney 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Jones 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 12/5/2024 1 5/7/2023 2 Turner 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 12/5/2024 1 5/7/2023 2 11/21/2024 1 Herrera 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 12/5/2024 1 5/7/2023 2 2/8/2023 24 Pope 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 2 11/16/2024 2 12/5/2024 1 5/7/2023 2 E. Wilson 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Raineri 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 12/5/2024 1 5/7/2023 2 4/10/2024 6 Brown 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Halligan 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Mott 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Porfirio 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 2 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 4/18/2023 24 Marquez 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 2 11/16/2024 2 12/5/2024 1 5/7/2023 2 11/21/2024 1 Lee 7/31/24 0 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 8/14/24 2 3/27/2024 0 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 12/5/2024 1 5/7/2023 2 Aguiniga 7/31/24 0 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 8/26/24 2 3/27/2024 0 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 12/5/2024 1 5/7/2023 2 11/21/2024 1 Malm 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Bowsman 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Campbell 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Martinez 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Avila 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Corlett 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Alva 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 Taylor 7/31/24 2 12/5/24 3 10/17/24 6 10/17/24 2 2/20/24 8 3/27/2024 4 6/2/2024 11/16/2024 2 1 5/7/2023 2 TOTAL HOURS 36 60 120 40 180 72 0 10 40 20 40 0 6 52
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By-Pass Drill Spill Estimation Confined Space Entry Gas Detection Traffic Control Hazardous Material Combo Truck Pipelogix / Other Power Rodder SSMP SSO/PLSD Emergency Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date* Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Rodriguez 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 1 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Davies 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 1 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Behringer 11/2/23 9/21/23 10/5/23 10/25/23 11/6/20 5/2/2023 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 12/7/2023 9/21/2023 2020 11/2/2023 Cloney 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 12/7/2023 9/21/2023 2020 2 11/2/2023 Jones 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Turner 11/2/23 9/21/23 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 12/7/2023 9/21/2023 2020 2 11/2/2023 Herrera 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Pope 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 1 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 E. Wilson 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Raineri 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Brown 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Halligan 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Mott 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 9/21/2023 1 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Porfirio 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 Marquez 11/2/23 1 9/21/23 1 10/5/23 8 10/25/23 1 11/6/20 8 5/2/2023 4 6/1/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 12/7/2023 1 9/21/2023 1 2020 2 11/2/2023 1 TOTAL HOURS 13 12 112 14 112 56 5 9 12 12 28 12 0 0
SSO/PLSD Emergency General Safety Video (CCTV) CWEA / SCAPEmployee 2023 Training / Drill Type
By-Pass Drill Spill Estimation Confined Space Entry Gas Detection Traffic Control Hazardous Material Combo Truck Pipelogix / Other Power Rodder SSMP Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date* Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Behringer 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Ornelas 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 Bitterling 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Jones 12/1/22 2 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 4 Osborn 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 Malm 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Pope 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 9/1/2022 3 10/26/2022 2 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 4 E. Wilson 12/1/22 2 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Bowsman 12/1/22 12/18/22 2 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 2 12/18/2022 2 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Brown 12/1/22 2 12/18/22 2 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 2 12/18/2022 2 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 Campbell 12/1/22 12/18/22 2 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 2 12/18/2022 2 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Halligan 12/1/22 12/18/22 2 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 2 12/18/2022 2 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 Martinez 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Bosley 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 Taylor 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 2 12/18/2022 2 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Avila 12/1/22 2 12/18/22 2 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 3 10/26/2022 2 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 Garcia 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Herrera 12/1/22 2 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 3 10/26/2022 2 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 Schnider 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Mott 12/1/22 2 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 3 10/26/2022 2 12/8/2022 2 12/18/2022 2 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Porfirio 12/1/22 2 12/18/22 2 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 2 Corlett 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Raineri 12/1/22 2 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 2 12/18/2022 2 3/30/2022 2/27/2022 24 Robbins 12/1/22 12/18/22 2 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Davies 12/1/22 2 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 2 12/8/2022 2 12/18/2022 2 3/30/2022 2 3/23/2022 2 J Williams 12/1/22 12/18/22 2 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 Alva 12/1/22 12/18/22 11/16/24 6 11/16/24 2 5/10/22 8 5/27/2022 8 9/1/2022 10/26/2022 12/8/2022 12/18/2022 3/30/2022 3/23/2022 TOTAL HOURS 18 16 156 12 10 16 16 20 36
General Safety Video (CCTV) Inspection CWEA / SCAPEmployee 2022 Training / Drill Type
By-Pass Drill Spill Estimation Confined Space Entry Gas Detection Traffic Control Hazardous Material Combo Truck Pipelogix / Other Nozzles Power Rodder SSMP SSO/PLSD Emergency Employee Training Records 2020-2024
Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date* Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Behringer 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7/21/21 4/12/21 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Ornelas 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Bitterling 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7/21/21 4/12/21 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Jones 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 1 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 0.5 Osborn 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 0.5 Malm 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 Pope 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 1 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 E. Wilson 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Bowsman 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 1 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Brown 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 1 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Campbell 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Halligan 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 1 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 Martinez 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 1 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 Bosley 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 1 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 1 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 0.5 Taylor 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7/21/21 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Avila 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 1 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 0.5 Garcia 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7/21/21 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 H errera 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 0.5 Schnider 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Mott 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Porfirio 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 1 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 0.5 Corlett 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7/21/21 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Raineri 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 1 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 0.55 Robbins 10/20/21 1 10/20/21 1 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 1 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 1 6/18/2021 Davies 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7/21/21 4/12/21 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 0 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 J Williams 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7/21/21 4/12/21 3/31/2021 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2021 0 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 Alva 10/20/21 10/20/21 7/21/21 7 7/21/21 1 4/12/21 8 3/31/2021 1 6/15/2021 11/2/2021 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2021 7/7/2021 6/18/2021 TOTAL HOURS 12 12 140 20 160 17 12 6 13 13 312.25 10 0 3.55 Employee
2021 Training / Drill Type
By-Pass Drill Spill Estimation Confined Space Entry Gas Detection Traffic Control Hazardous Material Combo Truck Pipelogix / Other Nozzles Power Rodder SSMP SSO/PLSD Emergency General Safety Video (CCTV) Inspection CWEA / SCAP Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date* Hours Date Hours Date Hours Date Hours 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 2/26/2020 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Behringer 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 2/26/2020 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Ornelas 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Bitterling 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 2/26/2020 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Jones 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 0.5 Osborn 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 2/26/2020 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 1 7/2/2020 0.5 Malm 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Pope 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 E. Wilson 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 1 7/2/2020 0.5 Bowsman 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 1 7/2/2020 0.5 Brown 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 1 7/2/2020 Copper 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 1 7/2/2020 Halligan 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Martinez 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 1 7/2/2020 0.5 Bosley 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Taylor 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Medeles 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 1 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 0.5 Garcia 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Pham 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Schider 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Mott 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Porfirio 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 7/2/2020 Corlett 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 1 7/2/2020 0.5 Raineri 6/25/20 6/25/20 8/28/20 8/28/20 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 6/22/2020 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 1 7/2/2020 Robbins 6/25/20 1 6/25/20 0.5 8/28/20 1 8/28/20 0.5 11/6/20 1 2/26/2020 1 9/16/2020 2 6/22/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 12/3/2020 1 2020 9/11/2020 1 7/2/2020 0.5 TOTAL HOURS 15 7.5 11 5.5 12 18 28 5 16 15 84 9 4
General Safety Video (CCTV) Inspection CWEA / SCAP Employee 2020 Training / Drill Type
By-Pass Drill Spill Estimation Confined Space Entry Gas Detection Traffic Control Hazardous Material Combo Truck - Nozzles Pipelogix / Other Power Rodder SSMP SSO/PLSD Emergency

WASTEWATER INVENTORY
CITY ID Department Description Manufaturer Model  Number Serial  Number Puchase  Date 008369 Wastewater Demo  Tube Plumbers  Depot 92202 ‐00‐F N/A 7/10/18 NONE Wastewater GAS MONITOR Industrial Scientific Ventis  MX4 15010DJ ‐018 7/1/15 PENDING Wastewater SEE  SNAKE CONTROL MONITOR RIDGID CS65X 160 ‐005273 8/14/19 PENDING Wastewater SEE  SNAKE STANDARD 325' PUSH CAM WITH TRUSENSE RIDGID 71RK 505 ‐002399 8/14/19 PENDING Wastewater SEEK  TECH LOCATOR RIDGID SR ‐20 213 ‐32995 8/14/19 PENDING Wastewater LINE  TRANSMITTER RIDGID ST ‐305 214 ‐17949 8/14/19 NONE Wastewater TOOL BOX / BENCH HUSKY 9/17/19
NONE Wastewater RECHARGABLE 3500 LUMENS ‐ Ed Wilson STREAMLIGHT PROTAC  HL 5‐X 60820 10/17/19 NONE Wastewater RECHARGABLE 3500 LUMENS ‐ 55 STREAMLIGHT PROTAC  HL 5‐X 60062 10/17/19 NONE Wastewater RECHARGABLE 3500 LUMENS STREAMLIGHT PROTAC  HL 5‐X 68243 10/29/19 NONE Wastewater RECHARGABLE 3500 LUMENS ‐Jose STREAMLIGHT PROTAC  HL 5‐X 73019 10/29/19 None Wastewater Measuring  Wheel Rolatape 400 289  P1901 1/31/20 NONE Wastewater KEG 1" BASIC NOZZLE KIT 80 GPM ‐ 600' KEG NONE None 8/10/20 NONE Wastewater KEG 1" BASIC NOZZLE KIT 80 GPM ‐ 600' KEG NONE NONE 8/10/20 NONE Wastewater KEG 1" BASIC NOZZLE KIT 80 GPM ‐ 800' KEG NONE NONE 8/10/20 NONE Wastewater OMG NOZZLE 1"  80 GPM ‐ 800' KEG KG  100266‐C None 8/10/20 NONE Wastewater ROTATION NOZZLE 1" 80 GPM ‐ 800' KEG KG  G0090000008 None 8/10/20 NONE Wastewater 6"‐10" DOMEHEAD PIPE PLUG LANSAS 050 ‐610 10 ‐19 8/21/20 NONE Wastewater 6" ‐10" FLOW THRU PIPE PLUG WITH 3" BYPASS LANSAS 093 ‐610 7 ‐20 8/21/20 NONE Wastewater 12"‐24" DOMEHEAD PIPE PLUG LANSAS 050 ‐1224 79170 8/21/20 NONE Wastewater
30' DURA LIFT INFLATION HOSE 3/8" WITH ROPE AND
GUAGE LANSAS 323 ‐30 N/A 8/21/20
NONE Wastewater
30' DURA LIFT INFLATION HOSE 3/8" WITH ROPE AND
GUAGE LANSAS 323 ‐30 N/A 8/21/20
NONE Wastewater Angle Grinder RIDGID R86042B CS2013D180322 9/15/20 502157 Wastewater IPAD PRO 12" GREY 128GB WIFI+ CELLULAR APPLE A1671 DLXVV1BTJ294 9/1/17 502159 Wastewater IPAD PRO 12" GREY 128GB WIFI+ CELLULAR APPLE A1671 DLXVV135J294 9/1/17 502285 Wastewater IPAD PRO 12" GREY 128GB WIFI+ CELLULAR APPLE A1671 DLXWW0A8J294 9/1/17 502286 Wastewater IPAD PRO 12" GREY 128GB WIFI+ CELLULAR APPLE A1671 DLXWW0AFJ294 7/1/18 502287 Wastewater IPAD PRO 12" GREY 128GB WIFI+ CELLULAR APPLE A1671 DLZXWW065J294 7/1/18 SSMP Update‐2025
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CITY ID Department Description Manufaturer Model  Number Serial  Number Puchase  Date 503355 Wastewater IPAD PRO 12.9" GREY 128GB WIFI+ CELLULAR APPLE A2069 DMPCL2JGPV1R 5/17/20 838 Wastewater Solid Waste Cutter Buehler AB00200 ‐250 UNC  940‐205 6/7/1994 2999 Wastewater Tamper Rammer Multiquip  Mikasa MT ‐76D G2021 11/23/1999 3511 Wastewater Pavement Breaker (Jack Hammer) Sullair MPB ‐60AFSG 10308018 11/23/1999 4848 Wastewater Sewer Tapping Machine Weka DK12 1001385 ‐01 1/22/2002 5088 Wastewater Road Plate, 5' X 6'  Comcore CR2C 5X6021320025143 3/20/2002 5089 Wastewater Road Plate, 5' X 6'  Comcore CR2C 5X6021220025133 3/20/2002 5090 Wastewater Road Plate, 5' X 6'  Comcore CR2C 5X6040420023012 3/20/2002 5091 Wastewater Road Plate, 5' X 6'  Comcore CR2C 5X6040320023002 3/20/2002 5092 Wastewater Road Plate, 5' X 6'  Comcore CR2C 5X6040520023002 3/20/2002 5093 Wastewater Road Plate, 5' X 6'  Comcore CR2C 5X6030520025153 3/20/2002 5686 Wastewater Changeable Message Sign Display  Products Sunray Street Machin5HJ2G09143S01048 0 6/12/2003 5766 Wastewater Light Tower, Trailer Mounted Allmand Night  Light Pro P0210310016 8/18/2003 6015 Wastewater Mobile Mapper GPS Thales 980669 ‐02 115110002957 8/10/2005 6193 Wastewater Cutoff Saw, Gas Stihl TS460 164212952 3/7/2006 6207 Wastewater Concrete Saw Target C10238 44220 4/10/2006 6387 Wastewater Pavement Breaker (Jack Hammer) Ingersoll ‐Rand MX90A 607C10126 9/18/2007 6546 Wastewater Handheld GPS Trimble 61000 ‐00 4813424591 6/12/2008 6564 Wastewater Combination Sewer Cleaning/Vacuum Vac ‐Con VPD365HNLHA 1HTWDAZR69J134589 2/10/2009 6580 Wastewater 55 Gallon Industrial Wet/Dry Vacuum Goodway VAC ‐55DD 12177 9/18/2009 6730 Wastewater 2010 Ford F‐250 Series, F2A IN Ford F ‐250 1FYBFZA64BEA6350 3 7/12/2010 6863 Wastewater Powered Trash Pump Honda QP ‐3TH Multiequip 3TH ‐17824 2/25/2011 6870 Wastewater 2011 Ford F‐250 4X2 SD Regular Ford F ‐250 4X2 IFTBF2A61BEC75551 6/30/2011 6871 Wastewater 2011 Ford F‐250 4X2 SD Regular Ford F ‐250 4X2 IFTBF2A63BEC75552 6/30/2011 6875 Wastewater 2012 Vactor Ramjet Jet Rodder Vactor 2012  F8015 3HAMKAARXCL113116 10/9/2012 6990 Wastewater Trash Pump Honda QP‐3TH Multiequip 3X 3TH‐19420 10/27/2011 7087 Wastewater 2012 Ford F‐150 Ford 150 4X2 SS S/C 145" W1FTFX1CF3CFB27032 4/17/2012 7104 Wastewater DBI Sala‐Salalift II Winch #81 Sala 8102003 22353 5/4/2012 7105 Wastewater DBI Sala‐Sealed Self Retracting Sala 3400108 132808 5/4/2012 7496 Wastewater Cues Sewer TV Inspection Truck CUES 60361 IFDXE4FS9EDA56403 9/24/2014 7681 Wastewater Video Inspection Camera CUES OZIII 15010501 1/27/2015 7760 Wastewater Portable Video Camera CUES QE341 ‐13 15050102 8/10/2015 SSMP Update‐2025
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WASTEWATER INVENTORY
CITY ID Department Description Manufaturer Model  Number Serial  Number Puchase  Date 7772 Wastewater 2016 Ford F‐250 XLT 4X2 SD R/C Ford F ‐250 1FTBF2A67GEB5498 3 2/17/2016 8045 Wastewater Warthog Magnum Sewer Nozzle Warthog Magnum  #WGR‐1 WGR1903 11/1/2016 8046 Wastewater Warthog Magnum Sewer Nozzle Warthog Magnum  #WGR‐1 WGR1904 11/1/2016 8107 Wastewater CCTV Transporter CUES M/C,  SPR WS360 17031304 5/3/2017 8129 Wastewater 2017 Ford F‐250 Supercab 4X4 SD Ford F ‐250 1FT7X2B66HEE2017 3 9/28/2017 8203 Wastewater 2018 Freightliner Gap Vax Combination Vehicle Freightliner FRT ‐7028 1FVHG3E7KHKG702 8 9/11/2018 8204 Wastewater 2018 F550 Rodder Truck Ford F ‐550 Rodder 866 1FDF5GT9JEC12019 8/16/2018 8404 Wastewater Trimble R8S Model 60 Trimble   R8S Model 60 5740R00538 4/11/2019 7981 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSM0744 5/6/2016 7978 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSM0739 5/6/2016 7974 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSM0740 5/6/2016 7977 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSM0741 5/6/2016 7975 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSM0742 5/6/2016 7982 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSM0746 5/6/2016 7985 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSM0748 5/6/2016 743395 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSH4276 8/26/2016 743398 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSH4279 8/26/2016 743402 Wastewater 800MHZ Radio Motorola APX40000 426CSH4283 8/26/2016 NONE Wastewater AIR  MONITOR CALIBRATION DOCK STATION Industrial  Scientific DSXi 20100VJ ‐001 10/26/2020 NONE Wastewater DEMAND  FLOW REGULATOR WITH PRESSURE SWITCH Industrial  Scientific DS2 NONE 10/26/2020 PENDING Wastewater EASEMENT  CART 1/2" JETTING

ADVANCED
WORKHORSE  EC 1 NONE 6/16/2021
PENDING Wastewater 1/2"  WARTHOG NOZZLE

ADVANCED
WORKHORSE  WHR‐1/2‐PKG NONE 6/16/2021
NONE Wastewater 1/2"  TORPEDO NOZZLE

ADVANCED
WORKHORSE  LHD‐61.08 NONE 6/16/2021
NONE Wastewater METAL DETECTOR SCHONSTEDT GA ‐92XTD 401927 12/15/21 8520 Wastewater TV VAN COMPUTER PIPELOGIX NA NONE 9/13/21 60374 Wastewater GAPVAX COMBINATION RODDER GAPVAX MC2008 ‐3S3S SSMP Update‐2025
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WASTEWATER INVENTORY
CITY ID Department Description Manufaturer Model  Number Serial  Number Puchase  Date NONE Wastewater AIR  MONITOR CALIBRATION DOCK STATION Industrial  Scientific DSXi 22061L5 ‐001 6/22/22 NONE Wastewater DEMAND  FLOW REGULATOR WITH PRESSURE SWITCH Industrial  Scientific DS2 NONE 6/22/22 NONE Wastewater EQUALIZER NOZZLE KEG KG  100045‐C NONE 7/28/22 NONE Wastewater RECHARGABLE FLASHLIGHT‐56 STREAMLIGHT PROTAC  HL 5‐X 158071 11/1/22 NONE Wastewater RECHARGABLE FLASHLIGHT STREAMLIGHT PROTAC  HL 5‐X 158087 11/1/22 NONE Wastewater RECHARGABLE FLASHLIGHT STREAMLIGHT PROTAC  HL 5‐X 158123 11/1/22 NONE Wastewater RECHARGABLE FLASHLIGHT‐57 STREAMLIGHT PROTAC  HL 5‐X 158040 11/1/22 NONE Wastewater TWO WAY EAR MUFF RADIO 3M
PELTOR WS
LITECOM PRO III 4322109425 11/16/22
NONE Wastewater TWO WAY EAR MUFF RADIO 3M
PELTOR WS
LITECOM PRO III 4322109419 11/16/22
NONE Wastewater CONFINED SPACE BLOWER FAN ALLEGRO 9535 ‐12B 451135 11/29/22 NONE Wastewater HARNESS 3M  DBI‐SALA 1113064 E0040350194B1E78 11/29/22 NONE Wastewater HARNESS 3M  DBI‐SALA 1113064 E00403501835A838 11/29/22 NONE Wastewater LANYARD 3M  DBI‐SALA 1231460 E004035015BD74C0 12/2/22 NONE Wastewater LANYARD 3M  DBI‐SALA 1231460 E004035014F44F04 12/2/22 NONE Wastewater TWO WAY EAR MUFF RADIO 3M
PELTOR WS
LITECOM PRO III 3617108219 2/24/23
NONE Wastewater TWO WAY EAR MUFF RADIO 3M
PELTOR WS
LITECOM PRO III 5117105024 2/24/23
NONE Wastewater TWO WAY EAR MUFF RADIO 3M
PELTOR WS
LITECOM PRO III 223104469 8/8/23
NONE Wastewater TWO WAY EAR MUFF RADIO 3M
PELTOR WS
LITECOM PRO III 223104470 8/8/23
Wastewater Trash Pump Multiquip QPTI 3TI ‐0170 10/11/23 Wastewater Trash Pump Multiquip QPTI 3TI ‐0173 10/12/23 NONE Wastewater GAS MONITOR Industrial  Scientific Ventis  MX4 23092J3 ‐044 10/31/23 NONE Wastewater JETTER NOZZLE WARTHOG SWITCHR Stone  Age Warthog   Switcher 4500338441 11/9/23 NONE Wastewater JETTER NOZZLE Advanced Phantom  Grenade 22055448 11/9/23 NONE Wastewater RETRACTING LIFELINE 20FT 3M 3100261 E0040350219E7B1D 11/19/24 SSMP Update‐2025
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CITY ID Department Description Manufaturer Model  Number Serial  Number Puchase  Date NONE Wastewater SERIES 1 HARNESS MED‐LG GUARDIAN 90931 11/20/24 NONE Wastewater SERIES 1 HARNESS XL‐2XL GUARDIAN 90930 11/20/24 NONE Wastewater Cordless breaker TE 500‐22 HILTI TE ‐500‐22 331014072 2/27/25 SSMP Update‐2025
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SEWER MAINTENANCE LIST OF CRITICAL PARTS
Category  Item Quantity
Jetter Hose 1"x600' 2
Jetter Hose 1"x800' 4
Leader Hose 1"x15' 10
Tiger Tail 3" 10
Stoppage Nozzles 4
Warthog Nozzles 2
Standard Cleaning Nozzles 3  Sets
Hydrant Wrenches 8
Lid Opener 12
Water Filters for Water Pumps 6
3/8" Rod 1200' 2
6" Fine Root Blades 9
8" Fine Root Blades 9
Retrieval Tool 2
Quick Connect Drive 5
Guide Hose With Stop Bar 2
Rod Wrench 4
Portable Trash Pumps 2
15' Suction Side Hose 4
Discharge Hose 50' 20
6" to 10" Plug 2
12" to 24" Plug 1
Plug Air Hose With Guage 2
Air Compressor 1
Air/Gas Monitor 4
5 Min Emergency Air 4
5/16" Nylon Rope 500' 1
Bag of Absorobent 200
Sand Bags 250Sewer Spill Supplies
Sewer Jetters Parts
Sewer Rodding Parts
Sewer By‐Pass Parts
Confined Space
SSMP Update‐2025
4/15/2025
Attachment #7: List Intensified Maintenance Locations
FACILITY ID FACILITY ID 2 LOCATION FOOTAGE MAINT TYPE FREQUENCY 163 164 Granite Hills Dr @ Jamacha Rd 265 HFM 3 MONTHS
164 165 Granite Hills Dr @ Jamacha Rd 295 HFM 3 MONTHS
165 166 Granite Hills Dr @ Jamacha Rd 109 HFM 3 MONTHS
166 167 Granite Hills Dr @ Jamacha Rd 300 HFM 3 MONTHS
168 169 Granite Hills Dr @ Jamacha Rd 301 HFM 3 MONTHS
751 753 Ballard St @ Redwood Ave 332 HFM 3 MONTHS
764 765 E Washington Ave w/o Leland Pl 261 HFM 3 MONTHS 765 767 E Washington Ave @ S First St 316 HFM 3 MONTHS
767 768 E Washington Ave @ S First St 330 HFM 3 MONTHS
768 769 E Washington Ave @ S First St 337 HFM 3 MONTHS
769 772 E Washington 334 HFM 3 MONTHS
770 771 Washington 202 HFM 3 MONTHS
771 772 E Washington 264 HFM 3 MONTHS
772 773 E Washington Ave @ S First St 222 HFM 3 MONTHS
785 786 E Lexington Ave @ S First St 350 HFM 3 MONTHS
793 844 Redwood Ave @ S Anza St 281 HFM 3 MONTHS
810 811 E Chase Ave @ S Anza St 307 HFM 3 MONTHS
811 813 E Chase Ave @ S Anza St 303 HFM 3 MONTHS
813 814 E Chase Ave @ S Anza St 217 HFM 3 MONTHS
814 815 E Chase Ave @ S Anza St 276 HFM 3 MONTHS
815 816 E Chase Ave @ S Anza St 276 HFM 3 MONTHS
816 817 E Chase Ave @ S Anza St 140 HFM 3 MONTHS
817 818 E Chase Ave @ S Anza St 48 HFM 3 MONTHS
833 770 E Main St @ N Third St 64 HFM 3 MONTHS
833 834 E Washingtons First Ave 289 HFM 3 MONTHS
836 837 E Washington Ave e/o S Anza St 282 HFM 3 MONTHS 840 841 Redwood Ave @ S Anza St 162 HFM 3 MONTHS
841 842 Redwood Ave @ S Anza St 293 HFM 3 MONTHS
842 843 Redwood Ave @ S Anza St 111 HFM 3 MONTHS
843 844 Redwood Ave @ S Anza St 185 HFM 3 MONTHS
844 845 Redwood Ave @ S Anza St 323 HFM 3 MONTHS
872 873 S Mollison Ave s/o E Washington Ave 300 HFM 3 MONTHS 879 880 S Mollison Ave s/o E Lexington Ave 48 HFM 3 MONTHS 880 881 S Mollison Ave s/o E Lexington Ave 22 HFM 3 MONTHS 881 882 S Mollison Ave s/o E Lexington Ave 315 HFM 3 MONTHS 1270 1271 Melody Ln 300 HFM 3 MONTHS
1271 1272 Melody Ln 267 HFM 3 MONTHS
1272 1273 Melody Ln 253 HFM 3 MONTHS
1273 1274 Melody Ln 259 HFM 3 MONTHS
1274 1275 Melody Ln 236 HFM 3 MONTHS
1275 1276 Gull Ct and Lima Ct 86 HFM 3 MONTHS
1276 1277 Gull Ct and Lima Ct 185 HFM 3 MONTHS
1277 1278 N Third St @ Lima Ct 177 HFM 3 MONTHS
1278 1281 N Third St @ Lima Ct 242 HFM 3 MONTHS
1279 1280 N Third St @ Lima Ct 184 HFM 3 MONTHS
1280 1281 N Third St @ Lima Ct 182 HFM 3 MONTHS
1281 1288 N Third St @ Lima Ct 273 HFM 3 MONTHS
1309 1310 E Main St e/o E Madison Ave 315 HFM 3 MONTHS 1413 1414 Oakdale Ave 48 HFM 3 MONTHS
1482 1483 Evilo St 9 HFM 3 MONTHS
1483 1484 Evilo St 36 HFM 3 MONTHS
1484 1485 Evilo St 9 HFM 3 MONTHS
1521 1522 N Mollison Ave @ E Madison Ave 246 HFM 3 MONTHS 1543 1550 Mollison Ave @ Interstate 8 25 HFM 3 MONTHS
1550 1551 Mollison Ave @ Interstate 7 65 HFM 3 MONTHS
1711 1710 E Main St @ N Third St 150 HFM 3 MONTHS
1718 1719 E Main St @ N Third St 180 HFM 3 MONTHS
1730 1766 Naranca Ave @ N Second St 330 HFM 3 MONTHS
1766 1767 Naranca Ave @ N Second St 8 HFM 3 MONTHS
1767 1768 Naranca Ave @ N Second St 22 HFM 3 MONTHS
2001 2002 Calle Del Conejo 175 HFM 3 MONTHS
2002 2004 Calle Del Conejo 195 HFM 3 MONTHS

EL CAJON HIGH FREQUENCY JETTING MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE