CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
STAFF REPORT
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal
Hill, California 90755-3799
4/25/2023
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
THOMAS BEKELE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MEASURE W FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 Summary:
On November 6, 2018, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W, commonly known as SCW.
Measure W is funded by a parcel tax of 2.5 cents per square foot of impermeable area within the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District). This parcel tax is expected to generate up to $285 million per year countywide for SCW. SCW is intended to improve water quality in a manner that achieves additional benefits such as increasing water supply and investing in the health and wellbeing of Los Angeles County communities. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to incorporate a list of projects and programs to be funded by the Safe, Clean Water Program (SCW) - Measure W for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TO BE
FUNDED BY SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MEASURE W FUNDS
Fiscal Impact:
The City’s allocation of SCW funds for FY 2023-24 is estimated to be $280,000. Additionally, $114,562 of unused SCW funds have been rolled over for a total estimated fund budget of $394,562 for FY 2023-24.
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Strategic Plan Objectives:
Goal No. 1: Ensure long-term fiscal stability.
Goal No. 4: Maintain and improve the public infrastructure.
Background:
On November 6, 2018, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W, commonly known as SCW.
Measure W is funded by a parcel tax of 2.5 cents per square foot of impermeable area within the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District). The parcel tax is expected to generate up to $285 million per year countywide for SCW. SCW is intended to improve water quality in a manner that achieves additional benefits such as increasing water supply and investing in the health and wellbeing of Los Angeles County communities. The goals of the SCW Program include:
· Implementing a new plan for Los Angeles County’s water system to capture the billions of gallons of water lost each year from rainwater running directly into the storm drain system; · Helping to protect coastal waters and beaches from the trash and contaminants in stormwater that make people sick and threaten marine life;
· Modernizing the 100-year-old water system infrastructure, using a combination of nature, science, and new technology;
· Helping to protect public health, ensuring safer, greener, healthier, and more livable spaces for all;
· Preparing the region for the effects of a changing climate - including recurring cycles of drought, wildfire, and flooding; and
· Requiring strict community oversight and independent auditing to ensure local monies raised stay local.
Analysis:
Revenues derived from the tax are distributed to projects and programs implemented by the District, municipalities, and the regional Watershed Area Steering Committees (WASC). Under SCW Municipal Program, 40% of the funding is allocated to cities proportional to the revenues generated within their boundaries. The District receives 10% for public education, local work-force job training, and school education programs. The regional program, made up of nine WASCs, receives the remaining 50% of total revenue. The regional program is responsible for funding multi-benefit regional projects and feasibility, scientific, and technical studies, and the funding of a Watershed Coordinator position for each WASC. The City’s municipal funds must be used for eligible activities such as project development, design, construction, monitoring effectiveness, and operations and maintenance, as well as for other programs and studies related to protecting and improving water quality in lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Up to 30% of the funds may be used for operation and maintenance of completed projects or stormwater treatment facilities.
Measure W emphasizes the importance of accountability, transparency, and community outreach and requires the City to submit an annual list of proposed projects. As recommended by the City’s stormwater management consultant, John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc., the proposed Annual Plan for FY 2023-24 is as follows per Table 1:
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Municipalities that receive Measure W funds must provide annual progress and expenditure reports for all projects due annually in December; the report will be reviewed by the California Water Board and Regional Oversight Committee.
Reviewed:
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Sharon del Rosario
Approved:
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Carlo Tomaino
Attachment:
A. Resolution
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