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9090 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Imo'NUMBER
FROM: William T. Hetland, Utilities Director W
Allen Short, Water Division Manger
John Moss, Wastewater Division Manger
SUBJECT: Utilities Department Work Program
RECOMMENDATION: Review and provide appropriate direction with special emphasis on
workload priorities.
SUMMARY
This report addresses the Utilities Department Work Program. A large portion of the document
deals with the daily departmental functions and is familiar to the Council. It also summarizes the
significant accomplishments that have occurred over the past year. The report discusses the
Department's ability to accomplish administrative activities (those administrative functions
separate from daily activities). The discussion reviews alternatives and concludes that clear
priorities need to be established on the department's significant work activities. It also concludes
that current staffing levels for administrative activities are adequate at this time providing no
significant work projects are added. Operational staffing levels will be reviewed in future budget
sessions.
BACKGROUND
This portion of the Mid Year Review Study Session deals with the Utilities Department Work
Program. The report is divided into three sections. The first section addresses the department's
normal day to day functions and specific goals and objectives. The second section outlines
significant accomplishments that have occurred over the last year. The third section discusses the
administrative activities of the department . It also presents options for accomplishing those tasks
in the future.
1. Daily Activities
The Utilities Department's primary function is to provide effective water and wastewater service
to the City of San Luis Obispo. Over 90% of the staff and budget effort goes towards this goal.
The Utilities Department has a staff of 45. Most of the staff operates water and wastewater
treatment plants, maintains water distribution and sewage collection systems, and run water
supply reservoirs and groundwater wells.
Attachment #1 details the Utilities Department function. It is divided into the activity areas
based on budget programs. Those areas are:
WATER
• Water Source of Supply
• Power Generation
• Water Treatment
• Water Distribution
• Water Customer Service
• Water Conservation
• Reservoir Operations
• Whale Rock Fishing RECEIVED�e
WASTEWATER R E C E I V E
• Wastewater Pretreatment
• Wastewater Collections
• Wastewater Treatment MAIR 21990
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ADMINISTRATION
• Water Administration and Engineering
• Wastewater Administration and Engineering
Each section provides the basic program goal and a general description including the major
activities of each program. Also included are the goals and objectives to be accomplished over
the next budget cycle. Reportable budget objectives have been presented previously.
Attachment #2 summarizes the status of the Utilities Department budget objectives. The staffing
responsibilities section lists the approved budgeted positions.
Each program description also includes a detail description of the personnel requirements for the
current program listed as full time equivalent employees (FTE). Additional programs needs
above what currently is being preformed and related personnel requirements, are tabulated. A
large portion of this information is from the budget document which the Council has previously
seen. The new information is primarily the additional program needs section for each program.
Council may want to place their review emphasis on this area.
The additional program needs portion identifies that the Water Section has a requirement of 1.0
additional FTE's and the wastewater section has a requirement of 6.1 FTEs. These additional
program needs are summarized below:
Water Treatment 1.0
Wastewater Pretreatment 0.6
Wastewater Collections 3.0
Wastewater Treatment 2.5
Total 7.1
The increase in employees results from the anticipated Inflow and Infiltration Program and the
need for additional operators when the wastewater treatment plant expansion projects are
working. In the short term, temporary contract employees will preform the required work tasks.
The water distribution section is beginning to contract out a greater portion of the work (for
example, Cla Val repair and raising gate wells) to meet the increased work load. Within the next
year or two, staff will be able to recommend any necessary staffing changes for this area. Future
annual budget sessions will include these additional employee requests when the timing is
appropriate.
11. Sianificant Accomplishments
Attachment #3 lists the significant accomplishments the Utilities Department has preformed over
the last year. Some of the highlights include:
• Department's reorganization efforts including the recruitment of key personnel
• Continued telemetry system development
• Pilot testing new treatment process alternatives at both the water and wastewater
treatment plants
• Implementation of a mandatory water conservation program
• Development of groundwater wells and treatment systems
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• Negotiation of a consent decree with the Regional Water Quality Control Board
• Applied for a low interest loan for the wastewater management program
• Made emergency repairs on the failed Laguna Lift Station
111. Administrative Activities
The administrative activities of the department refer to functions other than basic daily
operations. This primarily relates to coordination of large projects and being ready to respond to
emergencies. These tasks are the most difficult and time consuming. In general, these would
include special studies, planning, regulation compliance, requests for information, and
organizational development.
The administrative activities of the department and the individual time commitments are
provided primarily by the following employees:
Utilities Director .50
Water Division Manager .25
Wastewater Division Manager .25
Utilities Engineer (Vacant) .25
Administrative Analyst .50
Total 1.75
The time commitments should not be confused with the allocation of budgeted positions. The
above estimates simply relate to the amount of time each individual spends on administrative
activities separate from daily operations. This emphasizes one of the Utilities Department's key
problems. There are less than two full time equivalent employees that are available to meet the
Department's administrative demands.
For an efficiently run department, it is necessary for the Director and Managers to spend time
with the daily operations. The new reorganization moved some of the administrative
responsibilities from the front line supervisors to the Managers when the Chief Operator and
Crew Leader positions were eliminated. This places restrictions on the amount of time the
Managers have for administrative activities. Attachment #4 lists the current responsibilities of
the water and wastewater division managers.
The following are alternatives for meeting the administrative needs of the Department.
1. Retain additional staff.
2. Delete work items.
3. Establish work item priorities and lengthen schedule
for completion.
4. Use a combination of the above to maintain workload balance.
The pros and cons of the above alternatives have been discussed often with the Council. Staff
recommends that alternative #4, a combination of the alternatives, is most viable.
To implement this requires that clear priorities be established. The Priority List is shown as
attachment #5. The projects on the priority list have been ranked A - high priority, B - medium
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priority and C - average priority. There are no low priority items because we do not have the
resources available to perform low priority items. The Priority List is a dynamic process since
the ranking is influenced strongly by deadlines we have no control over. Therefore when a
deadline approaches the project develops a higher priority. Council is asked to review the
ranking and suggest appropriate changes or Council priorities..
Staffs primary approach is to perform as much work in house as possible. There are situations
wherein certain technical expertise is required. In those instances, it is more efficient to hire
outside contractors or temporary staff. Though this saves staff time, it also requires
administrative oversight on these contracts, which can be an equally significant commitment.
Staff is recommending no additional personnel be retained at this time for handling
administrative activities. The reorganization of the Utilities Department resulted in job
responsibility changes and bringing a number of new people into unfamiliar positions. People are
beginning to feel comfortable with their new responsibilities which should improve our work
efficiency. In addition, the Department has added an Administrative Analyst to the staff. We
are in the process of reviewing work assignments of the Director and Managers to determine
which can be more appropriately handled by the Administrative Analyst. It will probably take
another six months to sort all that out. The Utilities Department has also been without a Utilities
Engineer since June of last year and has had difficulty in recruiting a replacement. Once that
position is filled, it will also help the workload situation. Though a few of the Utilities projects
are behind schedule, they are being completed. Our goal is to.continue to work on the high
priority projects first then followed by projects whose priority changes due to approaching
deadlines.
The priority listing is based on the premise that no significant workload items will be added until
others are either completed or reduced in priority. This does not take into account the recent
Council action on desalinization and the per capita water conservation program.
RECOMMENDATION
Review and provide appropriate direction with special emphasis on workload priorities.
Attachments I - 5
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATION/ENGINEERING OPERATION: WASTEWATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: SEWER FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Wastewater Administration and Engineering Program directs and
supervises the various wastewater programs and provides strategic
planning and engineering. The program goals are the effective
achievement of the wastewater program operating objectives and the
implementation of capital improvement plans.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
.1. Complete negotiations on the Consent Decree with the Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
2. Obtain State loan- funding for implementation of the Wastewater
Management Plan.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Director 0.4
Engineer 0.4
Administrative Analyst 0.5
Secretary 0..5
Total 1.8
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WASTEWATER ADMINISTRATION AND ENGINEERING
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTE'S
. CURRENT PROGRAM
Identify problems, establish objectives, organize
resources and evaluate progress for wastewater
utility management. 1.0
Determine capital improvement needs; develop
preliminary designs and design standards for capital
improvements. 0.3
Provide technical assistance to wastewater operating
sections; review private development plans. 0. 1
Administer special engineering and construction.
contracts. 0.4
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 1.8
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 1.8
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 1.8
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PROGRAM: WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT OPERATION: WASTEWATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: SEWER FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Wastewater Pretreatment program is a federally mandated program
established to implement the objectives of the National Pretreatment
Program. The program goal is to prevent the introduction of
pollutants into the treatment system which:
-Interfere with or inhibit the wastewater treatment process.
-May pass through the system untreated or partially treated,
causing a violation in state and federal requirements:
-May contaminate the sludge, limiting its reuse or disposal.
The pretreatment program consists of the legal authority, procedures,
funding and personnel necessary to conduct the following five major
activities:
1. Establish Nondomestic User Discharge Requirements - Develop legally
defensible technical justifications for all discharge limits in the
City's Sewer Use Ordinance; issue discharge limitation permits to each
industrial user; enforce and update the City's Sewer Use Ordinance;
research and recommend discharge requirements to the City as well as
state and federal regulatory agencies.
2. Require Program Compliance - Identify all industrial users to be
regulated under this program; require program compliance from all
industrial users with federal and local discharge limits; require
compliance schedules and programs from. violators; investigate and
remedy instances of noncompliance; seek legal action for
noncompliance.
3. Monitor Industrial Users - Perform permit compliance inspections on
all industrial users on a regular basis; collect wastewater and
process samples from dischargers and the collection system;. maintain
sampling equipment.
4. Reporting and Record Keeping - Submit regular reports to state and
federal regulatory agencies; undergo periodic program audits and
inspections; maintain comprehensive computerized records on over 300
industrial users; develop and implement public relations activities.
5. Creek Discharge Activities - Investigate and take legal action
against illegal discharges to stormdrains and surface waters in the
City.
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PROGRAM: WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT OPERATION: WASTEWATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES. FUND: SEWER. FUND
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. Work with state and federal agencies as well as City's consultant
to develop -a solution to the sludge/lead issue..
2. Ensure final .adoption of the new Sewer Use Ordinance, establishing
local discharge requirements and limitations.
3. Achieve full compliance with the requirements and recommendations
of the Pretreatment_ Proaram _Comoliance Audit.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Industrial Waste Inspector 1. 0
Wastewater Division Manager 0.3
Total 1. 3
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WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTE'S
CURRENT PROGRAM
Reporting to City, County, State and Federal
Agencies. Pretreatment program development. 0. 4
Administration and permitting of 300+
Industrial users._ 0. 3
Significant Industrial User monitoring,
sampling and evaluation. 0.2
Compliance evaluation, correspondence and
enforcement. 0. 15
Sewage spill investigation and reporting. 0. 05
Creek spill investigation and reporting. 0. 05
Collection system sampling for illegal
discharges to the collection system. 0. 05
Lead/sludge contamination investigation
through collection system sampling. 0.05
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 1.25
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS
Increased inspection of industrial users
other- than significant I/U's. 0. 4
Increased collection system sampling. 0. 1
Increased lead/sludge contamination
investigation and increased collection
system sampling. 0_1
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS TOTAL 0.6
TOTAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM 1.85
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 1. 5 FTE'S
• 19.90-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 1. 0 FTE'S
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PROGRAM: WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATION: WASTEWATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: SEWER FUND
�Jl PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The wastewater treatment plant receives, treats and disposes of
approximately 4. 5 million gallons of wastewater per day. The overall
program goal is wastewater treatment that meets all standards set by
state and federal agencies. Because -wastewater is discharged into San
Luis Obispo Creek, state and federal agencies have imposed stringent
discharge requirements. The City is also committed to increasing
reclamation of the treated wastewater for reuse.
The wastewater treatment program consists of five major activities:
1. Wastewater treatment operations - Receive, treat and. d,isinfect.
wastewater; operate and calibrate treatment plant equipment systems;
maintain, operate and evaluate treatment processes; operate and
monitor a computerized treatment plant alarm, status and process
control telemetry system; maintain records; prepare reports for local,
state and federal agencies.
2. Laboratory analyses - Analyze untreated and treated wastewater;
determine physical, chemical and biological characteristics of
untreated and treated wastewater; evaluate treatment effectiveness;
sample and test receiving waters for discharge parameters and impacts;
develop and evaluate laboratory bench and pilot studies; prepare
reports for local, state and federal agencies.
3 . Equipment maintenance - Perform routine inspection and preventive
maintenance of treatment plant equipment; perform periodic repair of
worn, inoperable or obsolete treatment plant equipment; maintain a
computerized treatment plant equipment and system maintenance program.
4. Power generation - generate electricity for plant use from a 120
kilowatt methane gas operated powerplant; sell excess power to Pacific
Gas and Electric.
5. Janitorial and curounds maintenance - Clean and tend; remove garbage
and trash; perform minor building repairs; control weeds; repair
irrigation systems; plant and replace low maintenance nursery stock;
prevent soil erosion; repair fences; maintain plant pasture.
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PROGRAM: WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATION: WASTEWATER SERVICE.
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: SEWER FUND
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. Complete wastewater treatment pilot plant study in order to
determine exact parameters for Full Compliance Option.
2 . Complete the following Capital Improvement Plan proects:
-Treatment Plant Improvements, Units 3 & 4 .
-Maintenance and overhaul of mayor plant equipment, clarifiers
#1 & 3.
Acquisition of two plant maintenance vehicles.
-Phase 1 relief sewers/Infiltration and Inflow.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor 1. 0
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators 6.0
Laboratory Technician 1. 0
Maintenance Worker 1. 0
Wastewater .Division Manager 0.4
Total Staffing 9.4
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROGRAM
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTV S
CURRENT PROGRAM
Operations - Process control, evaluation
and adjustment. 3. 0
Treatment process equipment repair and
maintenance. 2 .25
Laboratory analyses. 1.25
Reporting and supervision. 0.5
Solids handling and mana-gement. 0.5
Janitorial, facilities and grounds
maintenance. 1. 0
Power generation. 0_-5-5
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 9.0
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS
Operations and maintenance of additional unit
processes for full compliance (Units 3 and 4) . * 2_5
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS TOTAL 2.5
TOTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROGRAM 11.5
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 9 . 0 FTE'S
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 9. 0 FTE'S
* Addition of 2 .5 FTE's for operation and maintenance of new unit
processes is required prior to completion of units 3 and 4
construction, in 1992-93 FY. .
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PROGRAM: WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS OPERATION: WASTEWATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: SEWER FUND
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Wastewater Collection Program directs and oversees the
transportation of wastewater from its various sources to the
wastewater treatment plant via eight pump (lift) stations and
approximately 150 miles of sewer mains. The program goal is to
achieve uninterrupted sewage flout without health hazard, effluent
leakage, or water infiltration and inflow (I/.I) .
The program consists of three major service activities:
1.. Sewer main cleaning - Vacuum and/or flush all sewer mains as
scheduled by a computerized preventive maintenance program; provide
additional cleaning to problem mains; restore flow to blocked mains;
repair broken mains; replace obsolete or damaged manhole equipment;
inspect existing mains and those under construction for integrity;
maintain computerized records of collection system maintenance;
provide main location services.
- 2 . Lift station operation and maintenance - Operate lift station
pumping systems and telemetry system; using a computerized preventive
maintenance program, maintain and repair lift station pumps and
related systems; monitor lift station effectiveness and efficiency.
3 . Inflow and Infiltration evaluation - Monitor wastewater flows for
I/I during wet weather; physically inspect and monitor collection
system for indications of I/I during dry weather.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. Monitor .and analyze Tank Farm and Rockview lift stations flows to
determine remaining capacity.
2. Complete the following Capital Improvement Plan projects:
-Laguna Lift Station and Force Main Replacement.
-Collection System Mainline Replacements.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Wastewater Collections Supervisor 1. 0
Utility Worker II 3 . 0
Utility Worker III 1.0
Wastewater Division Manager 0. 3
Total 5. 3
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WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS PROGRAM
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY. PERSONNEL FTE'S
CURRENT PROGRAM
Cleaning and maintenance of collection
system lines. 3. 0
Investigation and repair of system failures. 0.5
Sewage lift station maintenance and repair. 0. 5
Safety. 0.25
System evaluation for CIP requirements." 0.25
Maintenance of sewer cleaning equipment. 0.25
Reporting and supervision. 0.25
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 5.0
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS
Inflow/Infiltration investigation and
repair.. 2 .0
Minor system repairs. (<$3, 000./repair) 1_0
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS TOTAL 3.0
TOTAL WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS PROGRAM 8.0
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 5, 0 FTE'S
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 5.0 FTE'S
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PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATION/ENGINEERING OPERATION: WATER SERVICE
�\ DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: WATER FUND
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Water Administration. and Engineering Program directs and
supervises the various water programs and provides strategic planning
and engineering. The program goals are the effective achievement of
the water program operating objectives and the implementation of
capital improvement plans.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. Continue implementation of the Utilities Department reorganization.
2. Develop team building activities within the Utilities_ Department
and strengthen relationships with other departments.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Director 0. 5
Engineer 0.5
Administrative.Analyst 0.5
Secretary 0.5
Total 2. 0
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WATER ADMINISTRATION AND ENGINEERING
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTE'S
CURRENT PROGRAM
Identify problems, establish objectives, organize
resources and evaluate progress for water utility 1. 0
management.
Determine capital improvement needs; develop
preliminary designs and design standards for capital 0.5
improvements.
Provide technical assistance to water operating
sections; review private development plans. 0. 1
Administer special engineering and construction
contracts. 0.4
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 2.0
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 2. 0
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 2. 0
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PROGRAM: SOURCE OF SUPPLY OPERATION:. WATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: WATER FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Water Source of Supply Program provides for the procurement of raw
water from its two sources: Whales Rock Reservoir and Salinas
Reservoir. The program goal is to provide a clean, dependable supply
of raw water for treatment at the water treatment plant.
1. Whale Rock Reservoir - The reservoir capacity is 40, 400 acre-feet
and the City's entitlement is 55% of the safe annual yield of 4,800
acre-feet, or 2, 057 acre=feet. It is operated by the Whale Rock
Commission by means of the Whale Rock Fund. Through the Source of
Supply Program, the City pays the Whale Rock Fund its 55% share of the
operational costs of the reservoir and the 100% cost of pumping raw
water to its water treatment plant.
2. Salinas Reservoir - The reservoir has a 23, 000 acre-feet capacity
and produces a safe annual yield of 4,800 acre-feet. Through the
Source of Supply Program, the City provides for 100% of the costs of
operating and transporting the raw water to its treatment plant. The
reservoir is operated by the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District under contract to Army Corps of Engineers.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. Continue discussions to either obtain ownership of the reservoir or
�. ' renegotiate agreement with the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control
and Water Conservation District and the Army Corps of Engineers.
2. Complete Salinas Reservoir expansion feasibility study and begin
final design.
3. Complete development of groundwater wells..
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
None - Source of Supply is provided by other agencies.
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PROGRAM: POWER GENERATION OPERATION: WATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: WATER FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Power Generation .Program has been established to reflect the costs
of the City's hydroelectric power generation facilities. The program
goal is to provide supplemental revenue for the water enterprise fund.
The program is comprised of two major activities:
1. Stenner Canyon - In June 1985, the City completed construction of. a
penstock and 750 kilowatt hydroelectric generator located near the
retired water treatment facilities in Stenner Canyon. This plant
harnesses the energy of water pumped from the Salinas Reservoir, which
falls 700 feet through a delivery pipeline into the turbine and
generator. The electricity generated is sold to Pacific Gas and
Electric.
2. Plant Forebav - In December 1985, a private company under contract
with the City completed construction of a 130 kilowatt hydroelectric
generator at the water treatment plant forebay. Under this contract
the company: receives a major portion of the hydroelectric revenues
from Pacific Gas & Electric and pays the City a small percentage. of
those revenues received.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. Modify Stenner Canon's radio recharging system to provide maximum
recharging capability to reduce communication down time.
2. Install the utility-wide telemetry system at the hydro facility.
3. Remove the Stenner Canyon unit from service and conduct an
extensive inspection and maintenance overhaul.
4 . Administer and monitor maintenance program for the Stenner .Canyon
Hydro facility.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Provided by Water Treatment Plant Staff
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POWER GENERATION PROGRAM
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTE'S
- CURRENT PROGRAM
Monitor hydro performance., . collect and record . 10.
operational data.
Remove and return units to service as required. . 03
Trouble shoot units as. required. . 02
Administer maintenance contracts. . 01
Perform minor maintenance and clean up as required. . 03
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL .19
TOTAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM . 19
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 0.0
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 0.0
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PROGRAM: WATER TREATMENT OPERATION: WATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: WATER FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Water Treatment Plant receives approximately 3. 5 to 7 .5 million
gallons of raw water each day depending on time of year and mandatory
water conservation requirements. The raw water obtained is treated
into potable water and delivered .into the City's water distribution
system for storage, domestic consumption and fire fighting. The
program goal is to provide an adequate water supply, which is treated
to meet or exceed State and Federal water quality standards.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of potassium permanganate to
mitigate taste an odor problems in the raw water.
2. Complete. the following Capital Improvement Plan pro ects:
Ozone pilot study.
Final phases of the Treatment Plant Upgrade
Equip and make functional the new completed chlorine
building.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Water Treatment_Plant Supervisor 1. 0
Laboratory Technician 1. 0
Water Treatment Plant Operator 5. 0
Instrumentation Technician 1. 0
Water Division Manager 0.3
Total 8. 3
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WATER TREATMENT PROGRAM
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTE-'S
CURRENT PROGRAM
Analyze raw, treated, and filtered water to
determine constituent make up and to insure that the
finished product meets or exceeds all State and
Federal water quality requirements. 0.75
Monitor and evaluate process performance, trouble
shoot and problem solve, and add chemicals and make
adjustments as required. 2. 65
Perform equipment repair and required maintenance. 1. 65
Perform janitorial maintenance. .40
Prepare reports for Local, State, and Federal
agencies. . 10
Administer and monitor laboratory quality assurance
program: analyze well, raw .and treated water to
determine physical, chemical and bacteriological
characteristics and treatment effectiveness; collect
and coordinate sample analysis; and calibrate all
laboratory equipment. 1..0
Design, specify, install, program, troubleshoot and .60
maintain the Utilities telemetry system.
Purchase, standardize and calibrate all required
telemetry instrumentation. .40
Develop a weed control program. .03
Prepare a complete cost analysis and
recommendation for pump replacement at the transfer
pump house. . 06
Prepare a cost analysis and develop a replacement
program for replacing plant fire extinguishers. . 07
Identify and label all electrical breakers. .07
Develop a liquid alum handling procedure. . 03
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 8.30
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WATER TREATMENT PROGRAM
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS
Receive and treat groundwater to State and Federal
standards. .50
Add chlorine, and remove groundwater contaminants. .20
Prepare reports for Local, State and Federal .10
agencies.
Perform maintenance and clean up as required. .20
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS TOTAL 1. 00
TOTAL WATER TREATMENT PROGRAM 9.30
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 8.30
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 8.30
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PROGRAM: WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATION: WATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT UTILITIES FUND: WATER FUND
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Water Distribution Program provides for the delivery of potable
water from the water treatment plant to water customers and fire
hydrants via three storage reservoirs, six pump stations, six
distribution reservoirs, and approximately 150 miles of water mains.
The program goal is to provide uninterrupted water flow at adequate
pressures with minimum water leakage.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. Develop and implement a Cla -Valve maintenance program; performing
the necessary maintenance repairs on 10 of: the Valves.
2. Complete the distribution system Capital Improvement Program
scheduled for 1989-90.
Acquire vehicles for both telemetry and .water conservation.
Telemetry system acquisition and installation.
Evaluation and purchase of hardware and software for a
computer based preventive maintenance. program.
3. Inspect and clean system storage tanks.
4. Implement a valve exercising program.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Water Distribution Supervisor .7
Heavy Equipment Operator 1. 0
Utility Worker 4 . 0
Water Division Manager 0.3
Total 6. 0
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WATER DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM.
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTE'S
CURRENT PROGRAM
Repair broken or leaking water mains and
appurtenances; periodically inspect and clean all
pressure reducing valves. 2.80
Inspect all pump stations weekly; lubricate and
repair pumps and motors; paint pump houses and
tanks; control weeds; tend landscaping, repair
fences. .30
Install and connect new service lines, meters, and
meter boxes. 1.70
Install and replace fire hydrants as needed. . 10
Prevent the backflow of harmful substances into the . io
water system.
Prevent galvanic and electrolytic corrosion of . 10
metallic lines and appurtenances.
Valve exercising program. .40
Perform required documentation and supervision. . 30
Develop and maintain the City's Engineering
Standards and Specifications line locate material
which is to be included in each service and cul-de-
sac installation. . 06
Establish a maintenance schedule and check list for
the distribution system pumps and prepare it for
entry into the maintenance software. . 05
Develop a map locating all valves in the downtown
area to indicate those valves which are damaged or
in need or repair. . 08
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 6.29
TOTAL RATER DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM 6.29
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 6.0
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 6.0
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PROGRAM: WATER CONSERVATION OPERATION: WATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: WATER FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Water Conservation Program provides for public education and
information .regarding the wise use of water, relying on both voluntary
and mandatory reductions in water consumption to meetprogram goals..
The program also includes a community retrofit program, water
conservation ordinance development, enforcement and leak detection
programs.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. 20 Percent overall mandatory reduction in water consumption.
2. Develop and implement a toilet rebate. program.
3. Develop and implement a water conservation marketing plan.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Water Conservation Coordinator 1.0
Water Division Manager 0.2
Total 1. 2
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WATER CONSERVATION
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTE'S
CURRENT PROGRAM
Provide the public with water conservation ideas,
pamphlets, water use, and water saver guides. . 50
Provide for the entire City distribution system to
be surveyed for leaks. . 10
Assist in ordinance enforcement; patrol the City
during the summer months. .30
Develop and prepare water conservation policies for
the reduction of water consumption. . 20
Provide public information concerning water
development, treatment, and delivery including drip
irrigation equipment, • drought tolerant plants, and
retrofit devices. . 30
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 1.40
TOTAL WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM -
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 1.2
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 1. 2
Note: leak detection program is conducted by the water distribution
system crew.
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PROGRAM: WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATION: WATER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUNDI WATER FUND
C PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Water Customer Service Program measures water used by
approximately 12,500 customers for billing and revenue purposes. . The
program goal is to provide an accurate measurement of water usage as
well as timely and regular billings.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
1. Implement the use of automated meter reading equipment
(Utilicorders) into the daily activities of the meter reading program.
2. Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for the
sixty compound meter
_ presently in the system.
3 . Retrofit 1,200 meters throughout the distribution system.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Water Distribution Supervisor 0. 3
Customer Service Representative 3.0
Water Division Manager 0. 1
Total 3 .4
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WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM
� ACTIVITY/P-RIORITY PERSONNEL FTE'S
CURRENT PROGRAM
Read approximately 6, 250 water meters per month;
investigate abnormal readings; start/stop service;
maintain access to and repair meters as required;
respond to customer complaints. 1. 50
Replace obsolete meters over a seven year period,
replace old/damaged meters on a 20 year schedule to
conserve water and minimize billing errors. . 65
Remove large. commercial meters and contract for test
and repair services on a four-year schedule. .25
Install new meters for new construction. .40
Prepare required documentation and supervision. .30
Investigate, review and select a computerized water . 05
meter maintenance program.
Development- and implement the meter retrofit
program, including development of a policy
statement. .08
Develop specification, select and purchase a meter
testing bench. .07
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 3.40
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 3 . 4.0
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 3 .40
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PROGRAM: RESERVOIR OPERATIONS OPERATION: WHALE ROCK COMM.
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: WHALE ROCK FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Whale Rock Commission is a joint powers agency with six voting
members who represent three state agencies and the City of San Luis
Obispo. The Commission was formed to build the Whale Rock Reservoir
and set policy for its operation. The City of San Luis Obispo,
California Men's Colony (CMC) , and California Polytechnic. State
University (Cal Poly) are the actual water users, sharing the costs
and. benefits of the reservoir in proportion to their original
investment: City (55%) ; Cal Poly (34%) ; and CMC (11%) .
The Reservoir Operations Program provides for raw water storage in a
40,600 acre-foot reservoir and raw water delivery through 19 miles of.
conduit and two pump stations to the agencies of the Whale Rock
Commission. The program goal is to provide a reliable, easily
treatable supply of raw water.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES•
1. Installation of the Utility wide telemetry system at all Whale Rock
Reservoir facilities.
2. Negotiate a formal lease agreement for percolation bonds below
Whale Rock Dam.
3. Evaluate the feasibility of a. pump station. modification to improve
the Whale Rock conveyance system during peak flow operations.
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
Water Supply Supervisor 1.0
Water Supply Operator 2 .0
Water Division Manager 0. 1
Utilities Engineer 0. 1
Utilities Director 0.1
Temporary as Full Time Equivalents 0.2
Total 3 .5
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RESERVOIR OPERATIONS PROGRAM
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTE'S
CURRENT PROGRAM
Collect, store, and pump raw water to member
agencies and other customers., .65
Patrol, inspect and monitor the dam, reservoir,
conduit and pump stations to prevent vandalism,
contamination and insure safe operations. .80
Perform periodic preventive maintenance, repair
damaged equipment, and replace worn and obsolete
parts. .75
Prepare records and reports for Local, State and
Federal agencies. .20
Prepare and monitor both line and CIP budgets. .05
Generate electricity from a 48 kilowatt turbine
generator for sale to PG&E. .20
Monitor hydro performance, collect and record
operational data. . 10
Remove and return units to service as required. . 03
Trouble shoot unit as required. . 02
Perform maintenance and clean up as required. . 03
Monitoring releases and pond water to recharge
aquifers used for the town of Cayucos. .20
Supervision by Division Manager. . 10
Review and modify the current Whale Rock monthly
summary sheet to correspond to the monthly report
provided by Salinas reservoir. .20
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 3.33
TOTAL WHALE ROCK COMMISSION PROGRAM 3.33
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES 3 . 5
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES 3 . 5
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PROGRAM: RESERVOIR OPERATIONS OPERATION: WHALE ROCK COMM.
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES FUND: WHALE ROCK FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Whale Rock Fishing Program provides for the operation and
maintenance of the fishing facilities built in 1980-81. The program
goal is to provide clean, functional fishing facilities without
jeopardizing the purity of the raw water in the reservoir. The
program also addresses requests from interest groups for improved
access and an enhanced fishery.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES•
1. Develop a list of facilities that raise rainbow trout to stock the
reservoir.
2. Increase the native Dop_ulation of rainbow trout. Appropriate
levels will be determined based on the number of fish caught vs the
fees generated. .
STAFFING RESPONSIBILITY
. No Regular Positions
Temporary Positions as Full time Equivalents 1. 1
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RESERVOIR OPERATIONS PROGRAM
ACTIVITY/PRIORITY PERSONNEL FTE'S
CURRENT PROGRAM -
Collect fees; control admittance; provide direction .40
and advice.
Patrol, and inspect the reservoir, to prevent
vandalism, contamination and to insure safe fishing
operations. .40
Perform periodic preventive maintenance, repair
damaged equipment, and, replace worn and obsolete
parts. . 10
Remove trash and litter and keep the fishing
facilities clean. . 15
Collect a variety of information not limited to but
including: number of fisherman, number of fish ,
caught and size. . 05
CURRENT PROGRAM TOTAL 1. 11
1989-90 PROGRAM RESOURCES (Temporary) 1. 1
1990-91 PROGRAM RESOURCES (Temporary) 1. 1
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�. BUDGET OBJECTIVES 1989 - 1991
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION % COMPLETED_BY BUDGET QUARTER
1989 1990 1990 1991
Dec. June Dec. June
WATER SOURCE OF SUPPLY
Continue discussions to either obtain 25
ownership of the reservoir or renegotiate.
agreements with the Army Corps of Engineers
and San Luis Obispo County Flood Control
and Water Conservation District. (WTH)
Complete Salinas River Reservoir expansion 75
feasibility study and begin final design.'
(WTH)
Complete development of groundwater wells
(Capital Improvement Plan project). (AS)
Phase I 100
Phase II 80
Phase ll1 0
POWER GENERATION
Modify the radio recharging system to provide 30
maximum recharging capability to reduce
communication down time. (AS)
Install the Utility wide telemetry system at the 30
hydro facility. (AS)
Remove unit from service and conduct an 0
extensive inspection and maintenance
overhaul. (AS)
WATER TREATMENT
Evaluate the effectiveness of potassium 80
permanganate to mitigate taste and odor
problems in the raw water (staff time only).
(AS)
Complete the following Capital Improvements
Plan projects; (AS)
Ozone pilot study 100
Final phases of Treatment Plant
Upgrade
Equipment for Chlorine Building 30
' Reportable Program Objective 1 March 1, 1990
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BUDGET OBJECTIVES 1989 - 1991
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION % COMPLETED BY BUDGET QUARTER
1989 1990 1990 1991
Dec. June Dec. June
WATER DISTRIBUTION
Develop and implement a Cla valve 50
maintenance program and perform
maintenance on 10 Cla valves. (AS)
Complete the following Capital Improvement
Plan projects: (AS)
Acquisition of telemetry/conservation 50
vehicle
Acquisition and installation of 20
telemetry system
Distribution system improvements 5
Evaluation and purchase of hardware 50
and software for a computer based
preventive maintenance program
WATER CONSERVATION
Achieve a 20%overall mandatory reduction in 100
water consumption. (AS)
-Develop and implement a Toilet rebate 10
program. (AS)
Develop and implement a water conservation 40
marketing plan. (AS)
WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE
Train in and implement the use of the 10
automated meter reading equipment
(Utilicorders) into the daily activities of the
meter reading program. (AS)
Develop and implement a preventative 10
maintenance program for the sixty compound
meters presently in the system. (AS)
Retrofit 1,200 meters throughout the 5
distribution system. (AS)
• Reportable Program Objective 2 March 1, 1990
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BUDGET OBJECTIVES 1989 - 1991
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION % COMPLETED BY BUDGET QUARTER
1989 1990 1990 1991
Dec. June Dec. June
ADMINISTRATION AND ENGINEERING
Continue implementation of the Utilities 25
Department reorganization. (WTH)
Develop team building activities within the 5
Utilities Department and strengthen
relationships with other departments. (AI)
WASTEWATER COLLECTION
Monitor and analyze Tank Farm and 50
Rockview lift station flows to determine
remaining capacity. (JM)
Complete the following Capital Improvement
Plan projects:
Laguna Lift Station 50
Collection system replacements 10
C' WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT
Work with state and federal agencies as well as 30
City's consultant to develop a solution to the
sludge/lead issue. (JM)'
Ensure adoption of the new Sewer Use 75
Ordinance, establishing local discharge
requirements and limitations. (JM)
Achieve full compliance with the requirements 75
and recommendations of the Pretreatment
Program Compliance Audit. (JM)
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Complete Wastewater Treatment Pilot Plant 100
study in order to determine exact parameters
for Full Compliance Option. (JM)*
" Reportable Program Objective 3 March 1, 1990
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
BUDGET OBJECTIVES 1989 - 1991
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION % COMPLETED BY BUDGET QUARTER
1989 1990 1990 1991
Dec. June bee. June
WASTEWATER TREATMENT (continued)
Complete the following Capital Improvement
Plan projects:
Treatment plant improvements 25
Relief sewers/infiltration and inflow 10
reduction
Maintenance of major plant equipment 15
Acquisition of two (2) plant 80
maintenance vehicles
ADMINISTRATION AND ENGINEERING
Complete negotiations with the Regional Water 50
Quality Control Board on the City's consent
decree. (WTH)
Obtain State loan funding for implementation 25
of the Wastewater Management Plan. (WTH)
\' RESERVOIR OPERATIONS
Installation of the Utility wide telemetry 25
system at all Whale Rock facilities. (AS)
Negotiate a formal lease agreement for 35
percolation ponds below Whale Rock Dam.
(WTH)
Evaluate the feasibility of a pump station 95
modification to improve the Whale Rock
Conveyance system during peak now
operations. (AS)
WHALE ROCK FISHING
Develop a list of facilities that raise rainbow 20
trout to stock the reservoir. (AS)
Increase the native population of rainbow 10
trout. Appropriate level will be determined
based on number of fish caught v, the fees
generated. (AS)
' Reportable Program Objective 4 March 1, 1990
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WATER DIVISION SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1989
Utilities Department Reorganization.
- The development of the implementation plan.
The revision of the work supervisors job descriptions.
- Completed filling Key Supervisorial positions.
Water Treatment Program
- Completed system installation for the sewer collection section.
Currently, 85 percent of the Water Treatment Plant, and Whale
Rock system are installed.
- Preparation and solicitation of an Request for Proposal (RFP)
for and Ozone pilot study and treatment plant upgrade.
- Completion of the potassium permanganate evaluation. This
chemical allowed the treatment plant staff to continue to treat
Salinas Water to its lowest historical level.
- Both phase one and two are completed.
- Purchase and installation of Carbon Filtration Units for
contaminated wells.
- Development and installation of a Zonal Booster pump Station.
Water Conservation Program
- Development and implementation of a 20 percent Mandatory Water
Conservation Plan.
- Hosting of the Water Awareness Fair.
- Development and distribution of water conservation pamphlet
"Every Drop Counts".
Reservoir Operations
- Preparation and solicitation of an Request for Proposal
(RFP) Whale Rock Pumping and conveyance evaluation.
- Completion of the Whale Rock pumping and conveyance system
evaluation.
- Development and construction of a well to a provide better
management of the groundwater basin for the Cayucos Area Water
Organization.
- Salinas Dam Expansion study is approximately 80$ complete..
Water Distribution Program
- Leak Detection Program identification and repair of
and estimated 700 leaking water meters.
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1989
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Wastewater Pretreatment
-Submission of Technical Justification For Local. Limits for EPA and
State Review
-Modify Sewer Use Ordinance to comply with EPA and State
requirements and. provide legal authority for enforcement of
pretreatment program regulations.
-Industrial Waste Inspector- Recruited
-Wastewater Division Manager Recruited
-Pretreatment Program Compliance Audit
-Phase 1 collection system monitoring for lead problem, 85%
complete
Wastewater Collection
-Installation and. utilization of Hansen Computerized Maintenance
Program
=Laguna Lift Station Wet Well failureand emergency repair
-Design of Phase 1 sewer main improvements project 85% complete
-New Collection System supervisor on board
-Installation of Computer Telemetry System for all lift stations
including emergency condition alarms and standby notification
Wastewater Treatment
-Submittal of Loan Applications for SRF loans
-Completion of Unit 3 design, Plans and Specs
-Submittal of. Lead/Sludge Waste Classification to DHS
-Submittal of sludge Storage Variance request to DHS
-Completion of Wastewater Pilot Study
-Completion of Value Engineering Study
-Compliance with APCD regulations for sulfur discharges to the
atmosphere
-Initiate Project Report Preparation Draft completed
-Draft EIR submittal for SRF Loan
=Consent Decree development, 95% complete
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WASTEWATER DIVISION MANAGER
TREATMENT:
1. Develop and adopt a revenue program and financing plan for
wastewater facilities improvements, operations and maintenance.
Adopt necessary sewer rate increases. Obtain State revolving fund
loan.
2. Develop plans and specs for units 3 and 4 treatment plant
improvements to achieve full compliance with state discharge
requirements.
3. Approve construction management agreement for wastewater treatment
plant units 3 and 4, and relief sewer construction projects.
4. Approve design contract for unit 4 improvements.
5. Develop and implement State revolving fund loans for wastewater
reclamation.
6. Develop and implement a sludge management and disposal plan.
7. Develop Capital Improvement Plan projects to maintain and upgrade
deteriorating and obsolete wastewater treatment plant equipment.
8. Monitor and control wastewater treatment plant operations and
projects.
PRETREATMENT `
1. Develop sewer use ordinance revisions to enhance the effectiveness
of the pretreatment program.
2 . Ensure technically justifiable local discharge limits for
protection of the City's treatment system.
3. Develop and implement industrial users fees.
4. Continue to develop and modify the pretreatment program.
5. Monitor and control pretreatment program operations.
6. Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for
pretreatment programs.
WASTEWATER DIVISION MANAGER
COLLECTIONS
1. Develop, adopt and implement plans and specs for phase I relief
sewer project.
2. Develop an- Inflow/Infiltration reduction program which includes the
following:
-ordinance changes to require lateral inspection and repair upon
sale of property or building permits.
-identification and correction of major inflow sources throughout
the collection system including service laterals.
-a financing system, e.g. assessment districts, to fund needed
repairs.
-engineering standards and testing procedures for all new
collection system construction to protect against additional I/I.
-identification and application of alternate pipe.
repair/replacement processes to reduce the financial impact of I/I
reduction.
3. Monitor and control collections system operations and maintenance
,programs.
4. Continue training and development of collections system personnel.
5. Develop Capital Improvement Plan projects for repair of
deteriorated collection system main lines and equipment.
6. Evaluate remaining capacities of collection system ,main lines and
lift stations.
WATER DIVISION MANAGER
CRESERVOIR OPERATIONS:
1. Assist in the development of an agreement for the Salinas Dam
operation and licence.
2 . Develop a verification plan for Salinas Dam operations.
3. Coordinate Coastal Stream project both for the City of San Luis
Obispo and the Whale Rock Commission.
4. Act as staff to Whale Rock Commission.
5. Complete Salinas Live Stream Analysis.
6. State Water Project.
WATER TREATMENT•
1. Develop. the following Requests for Proposals:
- Groundwater modeling
- Desalinization
- Cloud seeding
- Land acquisition for movement of the Carbon Filtration tanks
- Groundwater development phase 3.
C2. Monitor and control treatment program operations.
3 . Ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements for treatment
programs.
WATER DISTRIBUTION:
1. Monitor and control telemetry system implementation.
2. Assist in the divisions classification study.
WATER CONSERVATION:
1. Continue to develop and modify the water conservation program.
2 . Meet with a variety of groups and constituents regarding all
aspects of water conservation.
3 . Develop and implement a toilet rebate program.
CUSTOMER SERVICES:
1. Develop standards and ordinances for water meter installations.
2. Assist in the divisions classification study.
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A. High Priority A. High Priority
L. Groundwater Programs Request for 1. Complete Regional Board Consent Decree
Proposals
a. Groundwater basin yields 2. Continue with Wastewater Management
b. Land acquisition for movement of Plan Implementation
Carbon Filtration Tanks a. SRF Loan Program'
c. Phase III well development b: Approve design contract for unit 4
c. Approve construction management
2. Water Conservation Program modification contract for units 3,4 and relief sewers
and implementation d. Develop final revenue program
e. Approve plans and specifications for
3. Complete Salinas Reservoir Expansion unit 3 and relief_ sewer construction
study contracts
4. Organizational Development 3. Organizational Development
B. Medium Priority B. Medium Priority
1. Coastal Streams Diversion Project 1. Develop and implement a sludge
a. Complete EIR management program
b. Determine institutional and financial a. Lead sludge issue
arrangements b. Feasibility of composting
2. Salinas Live Stream analysis 2. Develop infiltration and inflow reduction
program
3. Finalize Water Treatment Plant study and a. Lateral testing and repair upon sale of
approve design contract property
b. Identification of major system inflow
sources
c. Lateral replacement program
d. Revise engineering standards
e. Financing alternatives
3. Revise sewer use ordinance for
pretreatment program to be in compliance
with EPA requirements
4. Develop and implement industrial user
fees
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WORK LOAD PRIORITY LIST
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WATER WASTEWATER
C. Average Priority C. Average Priority
1. Develop agreement for Salinas Dam 1. Develop technically justifiable local
operation and license discharge limits for protection of treatment
system
2. Develop Request for. Proposal for
feasibility of Desalinization 2. Develop Wastewater Reclamation and
Beneficial Reuse Program
3. Develop Request for Proposal for
feasibility of Cloud Seeding I Develop long term Capital Improvement
Program for relacement of deteriorating
4. State Water Project sewer lines
a. Review of draft EIR
b. Determination of Community Election
5. Annual Water Operational Plan Yearly
Update
6. Review proposal for. San Luis Obispo
Creek off-stream storage project
7. Maintain water action levels
S. Select computer based maintenance
program for water distribution
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(Report not received by agenda close-to be distributed
under separate cover) .
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