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Item # 14
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
April 16, 2024
TOPIC: Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Projects
AGENDA TITLE
Appropriation Adjustments and Capital Improvement Project Amendments for the Santa
Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project (Project No. 24-6604) and the New
Washington Well Project (Project No. 19-6423) (Non -General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $2,603,525 in Proposition 1
Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) grant funds from the California
Department of Water Resources into the Miscellaneous Revenue, State Grants -
Indirect Revenue Account and appropriate the same amount into the Proposition
1 Integrated Regional Water Management Program, Improvements Other than
Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement
Program to include $2,603,525 of funding from the Department of Water
Resources Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Program
for the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,394,743 in Prop 1 IRWM
Grant Funds from the California Department of Water Resources into the
Miscellaneous Revenue, State Grants -Indirect Revenue Account and appropriate
the same amount into the Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management
Program, Improvements Other than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement
Program to include $3,394,743 of funding from the Department of Water
Resources Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Program
for the New Washington Well Project.
GOVERNMENT CODE 484308 APPLIES: No
Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Projects
April 16, 2024
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DISCUSSION
In November 2014, California voters passed Proposition 1, the Water Quality, Supply, and
Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. Proposition 1 authorized $7.545 billion in general
obligation bonds to fund, in part, water resource projects identified as regional priorities
through local Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plans. In April 2023, City
staff was notified of funding awards for two projects from Round 2 of the Proposition 1
IRWM program (Exhibit 1).
Washington Well Project
The majority of the City of Santa Ana's potable water comes from the Orange County
Groundwater Basin (OC Basin) and is pumped through 21 existing City wells. Due to a
variety of issues, including the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
found in routine well monitoring, several wells in the City have been taken offline. Given
the limited water supplies in the region, and recent recurring drought conditions,
removing wells from the City's potable water distribution system will reduce its reliability.
Rehabilitating existing wells or constructing new wells will reduce the burden on other
City water production facilities and the reliance on imported water sources.
The Water Resources Division is currently in the initial phase of drilling for the
Washington Well Project, which will ultimately construct a new well that will address
low-pressure deficiencies in the distribution system and will add approximately 4,000
acre-feet per year to the City's pumping capacity. The current Proposition 1, Round 2
IRWM grant funding will provide up to $3,394,743 in grant funds for the construction of
the well. The City has already received grant funding in the amount of $100,000 from
the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority for the design of the project, and $750,000
from the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation for construction.
The total construction cost for drilling the well is $3,432,274, with an anticipated
equipping cost of $4,500,000.
The well drilling phase of construction is anticipated to have a completion date in August
2024. Equipping and commissioning of the well should be completed by winter of 2026.
Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Proiect
The Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion (SAZSCAD) Project features the
construction of subsurface stormwater infiltration systems at the Santa Ana Zoo. The
project is designed to capture and infiltrate approximately 67 acre-feet per year (AFY) of
stormwater and dry -weather runoff to help improve water quality in the Newport Bay
watershed, increase local water supplies, and reduce flooding downstream. The project
will also include a new urban green space, bioswales, pervious pavement, seating,
drought tolerant landscaping and shade trees, and interpretive signage promoting
watershed and water quality education to Zoo visitors. The Public Works Agency has
collaborated with Santa Ana Zoo staff on the project and Caltrans is a project partner.
The project has received letters of support from the Regional Water Board, Orange
County Water District, and a local environmental nonprofit.
Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Projects
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The final design phase of the project will start upon approval of the Proposition 1 IRWM
grant funding and take approximately 1-year to complete. Construction is anticipated to
start in fall 2025.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action. The project design
consultant will assess the environmental impact of this project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the requested appropriation adjustments will accept Proposition 1 IRWM
grant funding of $5,998,268 from the California Department of Water Resources into the
PWA Enterprise Capital Grants, Miscellaneous Revenue, State Grants -Indirect
Revenue Account (No. 16417002-52027) and appropriate the same amount into the
Proposition 1 IRWM Program, Improvements Other than Buildings (No. 16417643-
66220). With the approval of the amendments to the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement
Program, funds will be budgeted and available for expenditure in FY 2023-24 (Exhibits 2
& 3). The remaining balance not expended at the end of the fiscal year will be presented
to the City Council for approval of carryovers to FY 2024-25.
The following table summarizes the funds budgeted and available for expenditure to
deliver this project.
Accounting Unit -
Fund
Accounting Unit,
Fiscal Year
Account No.
Description
Account No. Description
Amount
(Project No.)
Appropriation Adjustments
16417643-66220
PWA
Prop 1 IRWM Program,
2023-24
(24-6604)
Enterprise
Improvements Other Than
$2,603,525
Capital Grants
Buildings
16417643-66220
PWA
Prop 1 IRWM Program,
2023-24
(19-6423)
Enterprise
Improvements Other Than
$3,394,743
Capital Grants
Buildings
Total
$5,998,268
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Prop 1 IRWM Round 2 Funding Award List
2. SAZCAD Project FY 2023-24 CIP Sheet
3. New Washington Well Project FY 2023-24 CIP Sheet
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director — Public Works Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, Acting City Manager
FWAtf9 P eeO/1 Final Funding Recommendations - Round 2 Integrated Regional Water
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Funding Area: Santa Ana
Cycle 2 Award: $29,058,571
IRWM Region: Santa Ana Applicant: Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
Primary
DAC Implementation Funds
General Implementation Funds
Requested
Awarded
Requested
Awarded
Project Name
Project Implementing Agency
Benefit
Grant Administration
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
N/A
$1,352,929
$1,352,929
Santa Ana Watershed Weather Modification Pilot
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
Water Supply
$861,400
$861,400
Project
Etiwanda Intervalley Water Quality and Water
Jurupa Community Services District
Water Supply
$2,954,213
$2,954,213
Resiliency Project Phase-1A
Wellhead Nitrate Treatment for Wells 4 & 27
Monte Vista Water District
Water Supply
$2,533,492
$2,533,492
Stormwater and
Cable Creek Basin (Upper)
San Bernardino County Flood Control District
Flood
$2,521,678
$2,521,678
Management
Lake Elsinore Algae Harvesting and Nutrient
Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto Watersheds Authority
Water Quality
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
Removal Pilot Project
Lake Rialto Habitat Management and Community
City of Rialto
Water Quality
$2,149,748
$2,149,748
Open Space Project
Well 2 Replacement
Monte Vista Water District
Water Supply
$2,006,311
$2,006,311
New Washington Well Project
City of Santa Ana
Water Supply
$3,394,743
$3,394,743
Water Quality: Lead Service Line Replacements in
West Valley Water District
Water Quality
$315,000
$315,000
the Bloomington DAC
Box Springs Mutual Water Company Well
Box Springs Mutual Water Company
Water Supply
$1,885,257
$385,257
$1,500,000
Improvement Project
Orange County Regional PFAS Groundwater
Orange County Water District
Water Supply
$4,200,000
$4,200,000
Treatment Program
Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion
City of Santa Ana
Stormwater and
Flood
$2,603,525
$2,603,525
Project
Management
Making Conservation an Orange County Way of Life
Municipal Water District of Orange County
Water
Conservation
$780,275
$780,275
Totals:
$5,595,000
I $4,095,000
$23,463,571
$24,963,571
Total Final Award
$29,058,571
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April 2023
PROJECT TITLE:
Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture
and Diversion Project
PROJECT CATEGORY:
Utility/Drainage/Lighting
Improvements
Park Facility
LOCATION MAP
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AGENCY:
Public Works
CITY OF SANTA ANA FY 23/24CIP
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WORKSHEET
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project features the installation of subsurface stormwater
infiltration systems at the Santa Ana Zoo to capture and infiltrate
approximately 67 acre-feet per year of stormwater and dry -weather
runoff. The project will also include a new urban green space,
bioswales, pervious pavement, seating, drought -tolerant
landscaping and shade trees, and interpretive signage.
PROJECT NEED:
Stormwater infiltration provides multiple benefits, including improving
water quality, enhancing local water supplies, and reducing flooding.
J The project will also feature a new urban green space in the zoo
Iparking lot, which will provide recreational benefits to the surrounding
community.
PROJECT COSTS FY 23124 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26127 FY 27/28 FY 28129 FY 29/30
Construction 2,336,125 - - - - - -
Engineering 250,000 - - -
Planning 17,400 - - -
TOTAL 2,603,525 - - - - - -
SOURCE OF FUNDS FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27128 FY 28/29 FY 29/30
Prop 1 IRWM Grant 2,603,525 - - - - - -
TOTAL 2,603,525 - - -
DIVISION:
Construction Engineering
CONTACT:
Craig Foster, NPDES Manager
DATE:
13-Mar-2024
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PROJECT TITLE:
Washington Well Site Improvements
PROJECT CATEGORY:
Utility/Drainage/Lighting
Improvements
Water Improvements
LOCATION MAP
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CITY OF SANTA ANA FY 23/24CIP
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WORKSHEET
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Design of a new groundwater well.
IPROJECT NEED:
A new well will help increase the reliability and performance of the
water system and improve customer experience.
PROJECT COSTS FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30
Construction 3,394,743 - - - - - -
TOTAL 3,394,743 - -
SOURCE OF FUNDS FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30
Prop 1 IRWM Grant 3,394,743 - - - - - -
TOTAL 3,394,743 - - - -
AGENCY: DIVISION: CONTACT: DATE:
Public Works Water Resources Armando Fernandez, Senior Civil Engineer 19-Mar-2024