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2017 Committee Goals/Objectives
August 14, 2017
TRASH REDUCTION GOAL: Reduce the amount of trash entering/accumulating in Upper Bay,
Lower Bay, and Ocean Beaches.
Objective 1: Design and install a mechanical trash collection device (Water Wheel) in San
Diego Creek entrance upstream of the Jamboree Road Bridge by 2020. ($1.0-
1.4 million.) [Committee Priority 1a]
Action Item 1: Perform preliminary engineering and complete by 12/17.
Action Item 2: Solicit support from upstream partners.
Action Item 3: As approved, prepare CEQA. Complete by Spring 2018.
Action Item 4: Prepare OPC grant application. Summer 2018.
Sponsor: Carl Cassidy
Objective 2: Establish a complete trash capture system in the Creek near Main Street.
[Committee Priority 1b]
Action Item: Continue discussions with San Diego Creek stakeholders.
Sponsor: Carl Cassidy
Objective 3: Implement a program to clean all private catch basins in the City by 2020.
[Committee Priority 5] ($25-50,000/year from General Fund.)
Action Item: MOD to present plan to the City Council based on the Water Quality/Coastal
Tidelands Committee’s recommendation.
Sponsor: Dennis Baker
Objective 4: Upgrade the North Star Beach trash boom by June 30, 2018 using Measure
M funds. [Committee Priority 8]
Action Item: Spring 2018 apply for an OCTA Tier I grant.
Sponsor: Councilmember Herdman
Objective 5: Install three new trash skimmers in the harbor by June 30, 2019. ($15-20k
per installation + $2k annual maintenance.) [Committee Priority 9]
Action Item1: Pursue agreements with the Marina Owners by January 2018.
Action Item2: Spring 2018 apply for an OCTA Tier 1 grant.
Sponsor: Councilmember Herdman
Objective 6: Install a storm drain trash interceptor at Dover/Westcliff (Polaris) by
December 31, 2018. [Added Priority] ($700,000 for construction + $3,000
annual maintenance.)
Action Item: Apply for a Measure M grant to fund the project.
Sponsor: Councilmember Herdman
Objective 7: Complete the Santa Ana-Delhi Channel Diversion. [Comm. Priority 11]
Action Item: City of Santa Ana to provide semi-annual briefings on progress.
Schedule: Project slated for completion in Fall 2018.
Budget/Maintenance: Maintain for 20 years. ($9.3 million for installation and 20 years
maintenance.)
Sponsor: George Robertson
HARBOR GOAL: Reduce marine-activity wastes from entering Harbor waters.
Objective 1: Expand the Harbor Hazardous Waste drop-off program to include four
additional sites by June 30, 2018. [Committee Priority 4]
Action Item: Chris Miller working on upgrading existing site and developing a a new site
behind the American Legion – 15ht Street ($200k, appropriated in the FY17/18
budget).
Sponsor: Councilmember Herdman
Objective 2: Add up to four vessel pump-out stations and two bilge pump-out stations by
June 30, 2019. [Committee Priority 6]
Action Item: Chris Miller working with designers and vendors. Bilge pumps are included in
the CIP FY17/18 budget
Sponsor:
URBAN RUNOFF GOAL: Reduce pollutant loading into Newport Bay and City Creeks.
Objective 1: Implement rate-based allocations. [Committee Priority 2]
Action Item1: City Staff provides quarterly updates to committee.
Action Item2: City Staff provides final status report June 30, 2018.
Sponsor: Carl Cassidy
Objective 2: Reduce selenium concentrations in Big Canyon Creek including the CDFW
freshwater pond. [Committee Priority 3]
Action Item: Staff provides update on Phase 1 project and future golf course lakes study.
Sponsor: Carl Cassidy
Objective 3: Install an urban runoff capture system at the Newport Aquatic Center by 2018.
[Committee Priority 7]
Action Item: Proceed immediately with in-house design.
Budget: Budget $50,000 for construction.
Sponsor: Dennis Baker
Objective 4: Implement a cooperative project with UCI’s Ocean addressing water quality in
Newport Bay. [Committee Priority 10a]
Action Item: George Robertson to present pilot project ideas.
Sponsor: George Robertson
Objective 5: Eliminate all dry weather flows entering the bay from City storm drains by
2030. [Added Priority]
Action Item1: Develop a comprehensive dry-weather runoff program.
Action Item2: Conduct visual dry-weather runoff flow assessments.
Action Item3: Prioritize sub-watersheds based on assessments.
Sponsor: Carl Cassidy
Objective 6: Construct Arches Diversion
Action Item: Staff to provide periodic updates on the status of the design and permits.
[Added Priority]
Sponsor: Dennis Baker
Objective 7: Control or eliminate dry weather runoff flowing across Little Corona Beach
Action Item: Install infiltration gallery and divert creek flows into gallery.
Sponsor: Carl Cassidy
EDUCATION GOAL: Foster collaborative efforts with the community, resource agencies and
other watershed partners.
Objective 1: Determine the Fiscal impact on the city if the new Sediment Water Quality
Objectives standards (SQOs) are promulgated. [Committee Priority 12]
Action Item: Track and evaluate the ongoing efforts by the State in developing the SQOs.
Sponsor: George Robertson
Objective 2: Work with local schools on water quality issues. Actively work with local
school teachers to educate students on real-world water quality issues
[Committee Priority 10b]
Action Item 1: Presentation from Inside the Outdoors on their current education program and
outreach efforts.
Action Item 2: Engage local high school and UCI to create an educational path leading to
careers in watershed sciences, economics, and management.
Action Item 3: Have the students prepare education materials and/or projects for service
learning credit
Sponsor: Carl Cassidy
Objective 3: Review the goals of the water quality committee education sub-committee.
Action Item: Coordinate projects and outreach programs, including Zero Trash Newport,
Surfrider, Help your Harbor and other cleanup efforts.
Sponsors: Erin Delman, Bob Stein
Objective 4: Create multi-media outreach program targeted to water quality.
Action Item: Create two public service announcements (PSAs)
Sponsor: Dennis Baker