MEETING DATE:
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION 2025-9409 - ADOPTING AN UPDATED CITYWIDE DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT resolution approving an updated Citywide Drainage Master Plan.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Executive Summary
An updated analysis of the 1990 Master Plan of Drainage has been performed, and the updated Plan is presented to the City Council for its consideration. Recommended adoption will facilitate future storm drainage infrastructure and will also support the basis of the recently adopted Public Facilities Fees taking effect March 3, 2025.
Discussion
In 1990, the City completed a Master Plan of Drainage, providing a comprehensive analysis of the storm drain conveyance system. This plan identified necessary future drainage facilities to support the City's growth and has served as the guiding document for storm infrastructure since its adoption. Over the past 35 years, both City and private development projects have implemented improvements outlined in the Master Plan.
The Master Plan also formed the basis for the City's Public Facilities Fees (PFF) for Drainage. It identified capital improvements and their costs, which were used to determine impact fees collected from new developments to fund necessary drainage facilities.
In 2019, the City conducted another comprehensive analysis of the drainage system, assessing existing infrastructure, key concerns, and future development areas. This resulted in a new Drainage Master Plan ("Plan"), which updated the City's drainage system needs. The Plan also informed updates to the PFF, which were approved by the City Council in late 2024.
At this time, staff recommends adoption of the updated Plan, officially replacing the 1990 Master Plan of Drainage. Adoption of the Plan will facilitate future development and will also provide a direct link between necessary infrastructure and the updated PFF.
Environmental Review
This Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15262 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, as it consists only of the preparation of a feasibility or planning study for possible future actions.
Fiscal Impact
No direct fiscal impacts are anticipated as part of this approval.
Attachment(s)
Resolution -A Resolution adopting a Citywide Drainage Master Plan.
Attachment A - Drainage Master Plan
Prepared by: Isaac Etchamendy, Director of Development Services/City Engineer
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager