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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Renewal and Update of the Transfer Agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and Glendale Agreement No. 2024MP28 Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP) – Municipal Program
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager to renew the Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP28 with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe, Clean Water Program – Municipal Program.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for January 14, 2025 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Authorization to renew and update Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP28 is needed, to enable Glendale to access SCWP municipal funding through Fiscal Year 2027-28. This renewal ensures continued support for implementing vital stormwater and urban runoff projects, enhancing water quality and community investment while streamlining project management with a centralized reporting module for efficient documentation and compliance.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the motion authorizing the City Manager to renew and update the Transfer Agreement No. 2020MP28 between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and Glendale for the new Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP28 Safe, Clean Water Program – Municipal Program.
ANALYSIS
The SCWP was passed with more than two-thirds of the vote on the November 2018 ballot. The program assesses a parcel tax of 2.5 cents per square foot of impermeable surface on each property in Los Angeles County, subject to reductions as provided for in the credit program and exemptions for parcels owned by qualifying low-income seniors. {{section.number}}c2
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The mission of the SCWP is to increase stormwater and urban runoff capture and to reduce stormwater and urban runoff pollution, as well as providing benefits to the water supply, and water quality through investments in the community.
City of Glendale is eligible to receive funding from the municipal program portion of the SCWP for the implementation of its own stormwater and urban runoff projects and programs through the transfer agreement for the municipal program.
The previous Transfer Agreement 2020MP28, will be updated with a new reporting module which will give the users a centralized location to access and upload all necessary information and documentation pertaining to the transfer agreement. The new transfer agreement shall be effective through Fiscal Year 2027-28.
The estimated annual revenue from the SCWP – Municipal Program for Glendale is $1.26 million. The planned expenditures are listed as below:
Green Street Improvements CIP $ 330,000
Alley Stormwater Treatment Program CIP $ 430,000
Consulting Services for NPDES Compliance $ 75,000
Consulting Services for Enhanced Watershed Management Program $ 35,000 Annual Cost Sharing for the implementation of the CIMP and EWMP for The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Area $ 68,000
Regional Project Study for EWMP Compliance $ 50,000
Trash TMDL Compliance $ 100,000
Public Outreach/Community Education for MS4 compliance $ 13,500 MS4 Annual Permit Fee $ 55,000
Storm drain catch basin cleaning $ 50,000
Administration of MS4 Permit $ 53,500
Total $1,260,000
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Funding from the Transfer Agreement provides the City of Glendale with the ability to implement various stormwater and urban runoff projects and programs that meet the goals of the SCWP.
Staff will return to Council to request a resolution of appropriation for the funds during annual budget processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item is not subject to CEQA review.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
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Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the attached Motion. City of Glendale will not be able to receive funding from the SCWP Municipal Program.
Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:
Ruel M. Villaluna, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Transfer Agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and Glendale Agreement No. 2024MP28 Safe, Clean Water Program – Municipal Program.