1 CITY OF RIALTO
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER SUBCOMMITTEE
July 24, 2024 - 10:00 A.M.
MINUTES
The Regular meeting of the Water Subcommittee of the City of Rialto was held in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 150 S. Palm Avenue, Rialto, California 92376, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
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CALL TO ORDER Call to order at 10:02 A.M.
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ROLL CALL The roll call was taken by Senior Administrative Analyst, Nicole Hemmans.
Subcommittee Members / City Staff:
Mayor Deborah Robertson
Council Member Ed Scott
G. Michael Milhiser, Interim City Manager
Tanya Williams, Assistant City Manager
Robert Messinger, Deputy City Attorney
Steve Dopudja, DWC Consultant
Toyasha Sebbag, Assistant to the City Manager
Nicole Hemmans, Senior Administrative Analyst
Genesis Ibrahim-Balogun, Mayor’s Intern
Amaya Bolton, Mayor’s Intern
Additional Attendees:
Clark Pauley, Sevana Bioenergy, LLC
Rolf Ohlemutz, RWS/Veolia
Dr. June Hayes, Resident
Peter Luchetti, RWS/Table Rock (virtual)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comment received on July 24, 2024:
♦ None
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES-
Regular Meeting of May 29,2024
Minutes Prepared By: Nicole Hemmans, Sr. Administrative Analyst Meeting Date: May 29, 2024 - Minutes Approved.
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NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
WS-24-1597 – Introductory meeting with
Sevana Bioenergy, LLC
Introductory meeting with Sevana Bioenergy, LLC.
Questions & Comments
♦ Water Subcommittee received introductory from Clark Pauley with Sevana Bioenergy, LLC.
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WS-24-1594 –Update on the Rialto
Habitat Nature Center.
Update on the Rialto Habitat Nature Center (RHNC).
Questions & Comments –
♦ Stephen Dopudja provided alternative parking locations for the RHNC.
♦ Mr. Dopudja informed the Water Subcommittee and Mr. Pauley that the monument at the entrance of the Sevana Bioenergy Facility is in the City’s Right-of-Way, and that staff will collaborate with Sevana Bioenergy on any necessary modifications.
♦ Mr. Pauley ad vised that operation at Sevana Bioenergy Facility will increase truck traffic by approximately 30 trucks per day. ♦ Mayor Robertson requested that staff from multiple departments work together with the City of Colton to resolve the traffic issues on Santa An a Blvd. Mr. Dopudja advised that he and Mrs.
Williams will work together to coordinate these efforts.
♦ Mayor Robertson requested an update on the property located adjacent to the RHNC site?
o Mr. Dopudja advised there has been communication with the property owner adjacent to the RHNC site. Records
indicate a portion of the property is owned by the County of San Bernardino.
♦ It was concluded that the City would move forward with the Hybrid approach as part of the plans that go out to bid. Staff will work with the City of Colton regarding a traffic solution for when Santa Ana gets rebuilt and repaved.
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3 WS-24-1459 – Office of Energy
Infrastructure Safety Underground
Safety Board: Notice
of Probable Violation. (ACTION)
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Underground Safety Board: Notice of Probable Violation. (ACTION)
Questions & Comments
♦ The feedback from the Water Subcommittee was to move this item to a closed session agenda for the City Council to make a decision.
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WS-24-1237 – feedback on
canceling and/or rescheduling the
Regular Water Subcommittee
Meeting of October 23, 2024 and
November 27, 2024 (ACTION)
Staff recommends that the Water Subcommittee provide feedback on canceling and/or rescheduling the Regular Water Subcommittee Meeting of October 23, 2024 and November 27, 2024. (ACTION)
Questions & Comments
The feedback from the Water Subcommittee was to cancel the Regular Water Subcommittee Meeting of October 23, 2024, November 27, 2024, and to also include December 25, 2024.
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WS-24-1460 – Utility Manager
Update
Utility Manager Updates:
1. Provide direction on SAWPA Prop 1, Round 2 additional funding available for $315,000 septic to sewer construction project.
Questions & Comments
♦ Mayor Robertson asked if this project relates to the Disadvantage Communities Septic-to-Sewer project?
o Mr. Dopudja confirmed the project in discussion is Phase 2 and is for additional funding.
♦ Mayor Robertson inquired on the most cost-effective way of safely abandoning a septic system.
o Mr. Dopudja advised that leaving the septic system in place and filling it with sand would be the most cost effective way of abandoning a septic system.
♦ Mayor Robertson asked if we have a master map of properties on septic systems?
o Mr. Dopudja advised that the City does not have a master map. The City received a quote of approximately one million dollars and decided it was too much of an expense at that time.
♦ Mayor Robertson asked how many homes on septic are paying standby fees?
o Ms. Sebbag confirmed there are 44 homes identified.
4 ♦ Councilmember Scott requested a map identifying the 44 homes paying standby fees.
♦ Councilmember Scott recommended to confirm with Building and safety whether there is a municipal code specifying the proper procedure for abandoning a septic system.
♦ Councilmember Scott asked if the grant funding included commercial properties?
o Ms. Sebbag confirmed that it does include commercial
properties.
♦ The feedback from the Water Subcommittee was to move
forward with the SAWPA Prop 1, Round 2 additional funding available for $315,000 septic to sewer construction project
2. Monthly Operations Report (MOR): Reporting Period May 2024: July 2024 Report.
Questions & Comments
♦ None.
UPCOMING MEETINGS/OTHER
DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
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