City of Piedmont
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: April 6, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Rosanna Bayon Moore, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 790 N.S. related to State of California Revolving Fund Loan Application for the Phase 6 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the second reading of Ordinance 790 N.S., authorizing the borrowing of funds through agreements with the State Water Resources Control Board.
BACKGROUND:
On March 16, 2026, the City Council approved a first reading and introduced Ordinance 790 N.S., authorizing the borrowing of funds required by Section 2.11 (5) of the City Charter, particularly relating to entering into a loan contract with the State Water Resources Control Board for improvements to the sanitary sewer collection system.
Additionally, on March 16, 2026, the City Council approved two resolutions related to this project – 1) Reimbursement Resolution regarding the City’s intent to finance projects costs and expectation of project reimbursement from the State of California; and 2) dedicating a source of revenue for repayment of the State Revolving Fund Loan in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board’s requirements.
Phase 6 of the City’s Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project is anticipated to replace or rehabilitate approximately 17,000 feet of aging city sewers, or approximately 12% of the total sanitary sewer system. Upon completion of Phase 6, approximately 92% of the sewer system will have been rehabilitated.
A second and final reading is required for adoption. Once approved, this ordinance will become effective thirty days later, or on May 6, 2026.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed Ordinance and Resolutions.
By: Daniel Gonzales, Public Works Director
Kiran Bawa, Finance Director
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 790 N.S.
Exhibit A: Citywide Map of Proposed Sewer Pipeline Replacement Exhibit B: Sewer Rehabilitation Project Timeline
ORDINANCE 790 N.S.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS
THROUGH AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES
CONTROL BOARD
SECTION 1.
By adopting this ordinance, the Piedmont City Council intends to authorize the borrowing of funds as required by Section 2.11 (5) of the City Charter, particularly relating to entering into a loan or grant contract with the State Water Resources Control Board for improvements to the sanitary sewer collection system.
SECTION 2.
The Piedmont City Council authorizes the City to borrow funds pursuant to agreement(s) with the State Water Resources Control Board for improvements to the City’s sanitary sewer collection system, including but not limited to all of the specific matters set forth in Resolution No. 20-2026, and particularly including funds available through the State Revolving Fund, and further providing authorization for all prior and continuing obligations to and through the State Water Resources Control Board, including those pursuant to CSWRF Application No. 32944.
SECTION 3.
The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City of Piedmont, a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - Phase 6 (the “Project”).
SECTION 4.
The City Administrator is designated to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto.
SECTION 5.
The City Administrator, or his/her designee, is designated to represent the Entity in carrying out the Entity’s responsibilities under the financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the Entity and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
SECTION 6.
This ordinance shall be posted at City Hall and after its second reading by the City Council for at least thirty (30) days and shall become effective thirty (30) days after such second reading. [END OF ORDINANCE]
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