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CityCouncil | 2011-01-04 | 5 | Councilmember Johnson inquired whether another test would be required if testing was performed for a significant remodel and shortly thereafter, the property is sold. The Assistant Engineer responded in the negative; stated certification would be good for twenty-five years. Councilmember Tam requested clarification on the Private Sewer Lateral (PSL), overflows, and wet weather projects. The Public Works Director stated the City provides a sewage collection system to the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD); EBMUD treats the sewage; the previous Clean Water Act interpretation allowed EBMUD to discharge partially treated sewage into the Bay during wet weather; the new interpretation does not; many of the City's sewers are close to 100 years old; joints are disconnecting and cracking; water goes into pipes through the cracks; rain water gets into sewers; EBMUD's treatment is not sized for treating the incoming sewage infill and infiltration (I & I); the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asked EBMUD to stop discharging into the Bay; the EPA thought the most cost-effective way would be to have each of the seven satellite agencies review ways to reduce I & I; the City has completed all I & I programs; the EPA has requested EBMUD to perform flow monitoring and to have $2 million available annually for lateral repairs. Vice Mayor Bonta stated the City's proposal would not be less restrictive; the City has certification for twenty-five years versus EBMUD's certification for twenty years; the City would require condominiums to be tested every twenty-five years versus EBMUD's ten- year requirement; inquired whether the City's proposal would be on safe ground. The Assistant Engineer responded the EPA has not commented on the City's application. The Public Works Director stated the EPA's initial impression is that the City's proposal should be acceptable; the EPA's concern is lower lateral repairs. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (11-015) Resolution No. .14538, "Supporting Measure A, the Alameda Unified School District Replacement Education Parcel Tax." Adopted. The Acting City Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Gilmore stated Council has always been steadfast in supporting schools and realizing that the School District's financial difficulties are a community issue; the community needs to come together to support the schools. Speakers: Mike McMahon, School Board; Margie Sherratt, School Board; and David Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 January 4, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-01-04.pdf |