For City Council and Rialto Utility Authority Meeting [December 14, 2021]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Marcus Fuller, City Manager
FROM: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
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Request the City Council/Rialto Utility Authority Board: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 7803 Authorizing an Application to the California State Water Resources Control Board for the Lake Rialto Habitat Management and Community Open Space Project; and (2) Adopt RUA Resolution No. 09-21 Authorizing an Application to the California State Water Resources Control Board for the Lake Rialto Habitat Management and Community Open Space Project.
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BACKGROUND
The Lake Rialto Habitat Management and Community Open Space Project is a proposed project located on ten (10) acres just south of the City's existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). At this location, a large depression exists that can be converted into a lake by using the City's WWTP effluent to create a wetlands environment. The wetlands environment will help maintain temperature and flow control to the Rialto Channel for the protection for the endangered species existing in the area. The proposed project will also create recreational and educational opportunities in a predominantly industrial section of the City. On June 28, 2021, Senator Connie M. Leyva secured $1.05 million for this project.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) requested a formal application on October 22, 2021, in order to process the earmark funds in the amount of $1.05 million to the City. Soto Resources is assisting the City in preparing these documents. The funds do not require matching funds and can be used for any part of the project (CEQA, design, or construction activities). The City will be entering into an agreement with the SWRCB in order to access the funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
This report is not a "Project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to Secti...
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