CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETTIMG AGENDA PACKET 7-7-26

Page 2 of 5 DISCUSSION Major achievements in implementation of the City’s SSMP during calendar year 2025 are summarized below: • Prepared the SWRCB-required update to the SSMP, which was adopted by the City Council on June 17, 2025, and certified to the SWRCB on July 24, 2025. The next major update is due to the SWRCB by August 1, 2031. • Prepared the SWRCB-required electronic service area map and certified it to the SWRCB on November 18, 2025. • Prepared the City’s Long-Term Sewer Capital Improvement Program (CIP) report, which was approved by the City Council on November 4, 2025. • Updated the City’s Sewer Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) based on staff’s annual review. The current SERP is available on the City’s website. • Implemented a new root control program that includes root cutting and chemical applications in target areas identified during pipe inspections to reduce the risk of overflows. • Established the foundational elements of a Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program (SPBCP) to reduce the risk of overflows associated with food service establishments (FSEs). The SPBCP includes updated outreach and inspection procedures. • Completed construction of the following CIP project: Denker Drive Emergency Repairs. • Began design of the following CIP projects: Emergency Power Improvements and Lift Station 14 Electrical Improvements. Major goals for implementation of the City’s SSMP during calendar year 2026 are summarized below: • Complete the 2026 sewer rate study, which incorporates recommendations from the Long-Term Sewer CIP Report and an internal resource review related to SSMP implementation. If approved by City Council, rate changes would take effect on January 1, 2027. • Use SMART covers to monitor surcharge conditions in pipe segments flagged for monthly maintenance on the City’s hot spot list to reduce the risks of overflows. • Implement a new manhole inspection program using video cameras and 3D-generated models. • Update critical spare parts lists and inventories for fleet vehicles, lift stations, and emergency overflow response. • Prepare lift station emergency response plans. • Begin inspections of FSEs in accordance with the new SPBCP. • Complete design and begin construction of the following CIP projects: Emergency Power Improvements, Lift Station 14 Electrical Improvements, and Sunol Boulevard Sewer Improvements. • Begin study and design of the following CIP projects: Force Main Condition Assessment and Denker Drive Area Sewer Improvements. Table 9-1 of the SSMP provides a list of key performance indicators established by the City to Page 80 of 214