City Council

6. APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM STORMWATER PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT Approval of this agreement between the County of Orange, the Orange County Flood Control District, and the participating Orange County cities will update the existing agreement with alignment of evolving regulatory stormwater requirements, while introducing additional flexibility for watershed specific sub-area programs and projects. The agreement will also authorize the City Manager or their designee with a more active role in defining an annual regional stormwater budget, allowing for consistency with the City’s annual budget process. Recommendation: Recommend the City Council: 1. Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District, and participating Orange County cities; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement. Fiscal Impact: The City's financial contribution is calculated annually based on its proportional share of land area and population, as outlined in the agreement. In recent years, the City's contribution has been approximately $132,000 annually. Future costs will vary depending on the approved annual program work plans, regulatory requirements imposed by the state, and participation in optional watershed specific sub-programs. The adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 2026 Operating Budget includes funding for the City's continued participation and has been included in the proposed FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget. All future costs will be incorporated and recommended as part of the City's annual budget process.