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Private Sewer Lateral Relocation Administrative Code Amendment 2 December 20, 2010 Analysis The necessity to abandon and relocate a sewer main is rare. The work is only performed when there is a risk to the public health and safety and when all other reasonable solutions have been exhausted. However, there is no uniform process currently available to deal with these situations. The proposed amendment to the Administrative Code provides a 12 -month process of notification, cost sharing, financial assistance, and pipeline abandonment to equitably treat property owners when these conditions arise. The major steps of this I2 -month process are: • Notify property owners of a proposed abandonment • Offer to construct a portion of new sewer lateral within public right of way at the City's expense if certain conditions are met • Offer to provide financing for construction of' the lateral that lies within private property if the work is performed in a timely manner • Provide additional notices to the property owner of the consequences if the lateral is not connected to the POTW • Disconnect the property from the POTW and provide notice that the property is uninhabitable until the lateral is reconnected at the property owner's expense Current City Council Policy Ensure well- maintained sewer facilities. City Council Committee Review and Action The proposed process was presented at the November 9, 2010 Facilities and Transportation Committee. Applicable General Plan Policy Policy 52.04: Maintain efficient, environmentally sound, and cost - effective wastewater collection and treatment services in San Leandro. Permits and /or Variances Granted Property owners would be required to obtain building permits for lateral construction. Environmental Review California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption will be filed with Alameda County, pursuant to Section 15301 "Existing Facilities ".