HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-011 N.C.S. 01/28/2019Resolution No. 2019-011 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WOODARD AND CURRAN FOR REGULATORY ASSISTANCE WITH
WATER QUALITY STUDIES FOR OUTFALL RELOCATION FOR
THE ELLIS CREEK WATER RECYCLING FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is required to operate and maintain the Ellis Creek
Water Recycling Facility in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Regulations and the Clean Water Act; and
WHEREAS, the NPDES permit for the Ellis Creels Water Recycling Facility (ECWRF)
requires the City to give notice to the Regional Water Board as soon as possible of any planned
physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility; and
WHEREAS, the existing pipeline used by the City to discharge to the Petaluma River is
significantly deteriorating and is at risk of catastrophic failure; and
WHEREAS, to protect its operations and ensure that discharges comply with State and
Federal requirements, the City must address the deterioration of the existing outfall pipeline; and
WHEREAS, the most cost-effective method to replace the pipeline is to relocate the
outfall structure; and
WHEREAS, Regional Water Board requires studies, modeling and analysis in order to
permit a change in outfall location; and
WHEREAS, the City requires the assistance of a consultant with expertise in the
complex studies, modeling and analysis required in order to permit a change in outfall location;
and
WHEREAS, Woodward and Curran, and their subconsultant, Resource Management
Associates, Inc., are uniquely qualified to perform the required services; and
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WHEREAS, the NPDES permit for the ECWRF requires the City properly operate and
maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control, and related appurtenances, which are
installed or used by the City to achieve compliance with conditions of the permit; and
WHEREAS, the preparation of the reports required for a permitted change in the outfall
location meets the Council goal of planning and delivering capital improvements; and
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Appre o
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2811 day of January r
2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Fischer; Healy; Kearney; King; Vice Mayor McDonnell; Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City Attorney
Mayor
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