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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-09 - Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Packet AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, April 9, 2015, 8:00 AM 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Ric Collett, President Michael J. Beverage, Vice President Phil Hawkins Robert R. Kiley Gary T. Melton 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual wishing to address the Board is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on the agenda, the Board will recognize the individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited to matters of public interest and matters within the jurisdiction of the Water District. Comments are limited to three minutes. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1. Refund from ACWA/JPIA's Rate Stabilization Fund 7. CLOSED SESSION The Board may hold a closed session on items related to personnel, labor relations and/or litigation. The public is excused during these discussions. 7.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code Agency Designated Representatives: Gina Knight, Human Resources/Risk Manager, and Connie Almond, Attorney, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Employee Organization: Yorba Linda Water District Employees Association 8. CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports, or documents covering previous Board instructions. The items listed on the consent calendar may be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion on the items unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests further consideration. 8.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held February 26, 2015 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented. 8.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Special Meeting held March 9, 2015 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented. 8.3. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of $439,525.49. 9. ACTION CALENDAR This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and Board discussions are needed prior to formal Board action. 9.1. Senate Bill 355 (Lara) – San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Recommendation: That the Board of Directors (1) consider taking an Oppose Unless Amend position, removing the language eliminating one of Orange County’s seats on the Conservancy’s Board of Directors; and (2) submit a letter to the author and the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee indicating the District's opposition. 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS This portion of the agenda is for matters that cannot reasonably be expected to be concluded by action of the Board of Directors at the meeting, such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or similar items for which staff is seeking the advice and counsel of the Board of Directors. Time permitting, it is generally in the District’s interest to discuss these more complex matters at one meeting and consider formal action at another meeting. This portion of the agenda may also include items for information only. 10.1. Governor's Executive Order for Mandatory Water Reductions 11. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS 11.1. President's Report 11.2. Directors' Reports · NOCLA Monthly Meeting - April 1, 2015 11.3. General Manager's Report 11.4. General Counsel's Report 11.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks 12. COMMITTEE REPORTS 12.1. Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee (Collett / Beverage) · Next meeting is scheduled to be held April 13, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 12.2. Investment Ad Hoc Committee (Hawkins / Beverage) · Next meeting is yet to be scheduled. 12.3. YLWD-City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee (Melton / Kiley) · Minutes of the meeting held April 7, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (To be provided at the next regular Board meeting.) · Next meeting is yet to be scheduled. 12.4. YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee (Collett / Beverage) · Next meeting is scheduled to be held April 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the District's offices. 12.5. YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee (Collett / Melton) · Minutes of the meeting held March 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. · Next meeting is scheduled to be held May 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 12.6. Citizens Advisory Committee (Collett) · Next meeting is scheduled to be held April 27, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. 13. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS 13.1. YL Planning Commission - March 25, 2015 (Hawkins) 13.2. OCSD - March 25, 2015 (Kiley/Beverage) 13.3. YL LMCAC - March 26, 2015 (Beverage - As Needed) 13.4. MWDOC Board - April 1, 2015 (Kiley) 13.5. OCSD Operations Committee - April 1, 2015 (Kiley/Beverage) 13.6. OCWD Board - April 1, 2015 (Collett) 13.7. YL City Council - April 7, 2015 (Beverage) 13.8. LAFCO - April 8, 2015 (Beverage - As Needed) 14. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR 14.1. Meetings from April 10, 2015 - May 31, 2015 15. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS This section of the agenda is for the Board of Directors to authorize Director attendance at the listed events. 15.1. NOCLA Monthly Meeting - April 1, 2015 NOCLA Elected Officials Reception - April 16, 2015 SCWC Quarterly Luncheon - April 24, 2015 YL Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Breakfast - April 29, 2015 Water Reuse and Desalination Research Conference - May 4-5, 2015 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize and/or ratify Director attendance at these events if desired. 16. ADJOURNMENT 16.1. A Board of Directors Special Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Items Distributed to the Board Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to open session agenda items and are distributed to a majority of the Board less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection in the lobby of the District’s business office located at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870, during regular business hours. When practical, these public records will also be made available on the District’s internet website accessible at http://www.ylwd.com/. Accommodations for the Disabled Any person may make a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation needed for that person to be able to participate in the public meeting by telephoning the Executive Secretary at 714-701-3020, or writing to Yorba Linda Water District, P.O. Box 309, Yorba Linda, CA 92885-0309. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. A telephone number or other contact information should be included so the District staff may discuss appropriate arrangements. Persons requesting a disability-related accommodation should make the request with adequate time before the meeting for the District to provide the requested accommodation. ITEM NO. 8.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: April 9, 2015 Subject:Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held February 26, 2015 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented. ATTACHMENTS: Name:Description:Type: 2015-02-26_-_BOD_-_Minutes.doc Minutes Minutes Approved by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District 4/9/2015 MB/RK 4-0-0-1 PH was absent. 1 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, February 26, 2015, 8:30 a.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The February 26, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors was called to order by President Collett at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held in the Board Room at the District’s Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Collett led the pledge. 3. ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Ric Collett, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Michael J. Beverage, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager Phil Hawkins Javier Martinez, Water Production Superintendent Robert R. Kiley Gina Knight, Human Resources / Risk Manager Gary T. Melton Kelly McCann, Senior Accountant Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Marcus Millen, Records Management Specialist Malissa Tem, Public Affairs Specialist ALSO PRESENT Eddy Beltran, Partner, Kidman Law LLP Tom Lindsey, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Yorba Linda Daniel Mole, Chair, YLWD Citizens Advisory Committee Modesto Llanos, Member, YLWD Citizens Advisory Committee 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Mole addressed the Board and provided an overview of matters discussed during the February 23, 2015 Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. He also provided feedback from the Committee in relation to the District’s rate structure and reserves policy. Mr. Mole then responded to questions from the Board. Mr. Mole left the meeting at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey addressed the Board and commented on a MWD facility tour he had recently attended. 2 6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 6.1. Presentation of Proclamation to Director Phil Hawkins for 5 Years of Service to the District President Collett presented Director Hawkins’ with a proclamation and a service pin commemorating his service as a member of the Board for 5 years. The Board and audience then applauded Director Hawkins for his accomplishment. Ms. Tem left the meeting at this time. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Kiley, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 7.1. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of $1,082,650.55. 7.2. Easement Quitclaim for SARI Project Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve quitclaim to the Orange County Flood Control District of all its right, title and interest in real property located in Tract No. 11663 and in Tract 11836, as described in the Quitclaim Deed and Exhibits A through D, as provided, and authorize the General Manager to execute the document for transmittal to the County. 7.3. Claim Submitted by Julie Lonsdale Recommendation: That the Board of Directors reject the claim submitted by Julie Lonsdale and refer it to ACWA/Joint Powers Insurance Authority. 8. ACTION CALENDAR 8.1. Report on Board Governance Workshop and Consideration of Proposal for Development of Board Policies and Procedures Manual Mr. Marcantonio explained that BHI had prepared a proposal to facilitate the development of a Board of Directors Policies and Procedures Manual for a total estimated cost of $8,800. The benefit of engaging BHI to assist the District with this important project is that they could serve as an objective outside party. However, should the Board desire, staff would be willing to assist with the creation of this document in-house for an anticipated cost of $2,500. Mr. Marcantonio then responded to questions from the Board regarding the potential risk and time involved with having staff complete this work versus utilizing an outside consultant. Mrs. Knight and Mr. Beltran also responded to questions from the Board in regards to staff time and availability and associated costs for legal review. 3 Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Kiley, to instruct staff to assist with the development of a Board of Directors Policies and Procedures Manual. Motion carried 5-0. 8.2. Approval to Proceed with Water and Sewer Rate Study Request for Proposal (RFP) Mr. Marcantonio explained that in order to determine the need for a rate increase in water and sewer services, a Water and Sewer Cost of Services Analysis and Rate Study is required. The District’s current purchasing policy stipulates that any charges in excess of $25,000 requires a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Due to the sensitive nature of potential Proposition 218 challenges, the completion of a Cost of Services and Rate Study by a dis-interested third party agency validates any proposed increases and lessens the liability to the District. The scope of work for the RFP could potentially include a “conservation rate” and the establishment of a revenue and/or rate stabilization fund. Mr. Beltran then responded to questions from the Board regarding the benefits associated with engaging a consultant to conduct these types of studies versus preforming them in-house. Mr. Marcantonio also responded to questions from the Board regarding the data to be included in the study. Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Melton, to authorize staff to begin with the Request for Proposal process for a Water and Sewer Rate Study and Cost of Services Analysis. Motion carried 5-0. 9. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS 9.1. President's Report None. 9.2. Directors' Reports MWDOC Water Policy Forum - February 5, 2015 Director Melton reported on his attendance at this event and commented on presentation provided by Dr. Lucy Jones’ regarding the projected impact of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake along the San Andreas Fault. Director Melton also expressed his condolences on the recent passing of Rick Buck’s sister. Mr. Buck is a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee. 9.3. General Manager's Report Mr. Marcantonio provided the Board with an overview of his activities and meeting attendance. He then asked each manager (or their designee) in attendance to provide a report regarding activities within their respective departments. 4 9.4. General Counsel's Report Mr. Beltran provided additional comments regarding the benefits of engaging a consultant to conduct cost of services analyses and rate studies as related to potential litigation. 9.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks None. 10. COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1. Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee (Collett / Beverage) Minutes of the meeting held February 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. were provided in the agenda packet. Next meeting is scheduled to be held March 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 10.2. Investment Ad Hoc Committee (Hawkins / Beverage) Meeting held February 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Next meeting is scheduled to be held March 2, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. 10.3. YLWD-City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee (Melton / Kiley) Minutes of the meeting held February 24, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. Next meeting is yet to be scheduled. 10.4. YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee (Collett / Beverage) Minutes of the meeting held February 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. Next meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the District’s offices. 10.5. YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee (Collett / Melton) Next meeting is scheduled to be held March 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 5 10.6. Citizens Advisory Committee (Collett) Minutes of the meeting held February 23, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. Next meeting is scheduled to be held March 23, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. 11. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS 11.1. YL LMCAC - February 12, 2015 (Beverage - As Needed) Director Beverage did not attend this meeting. 11.2. YL City Council - February 17, 2015 (Collett) Director Collett attended and commented on a presentation regarding the Esperanza Hills Final Environmental Impact Report and direction on the Landscape Maintenance Citizen Advisory Committee’s (LMCAC) recommendations which were discussed during the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey addressed the Board and commented on the possibility of synchronizing the District’s and the City’s Proposition 218 processes. 11.3. MWDOC Board - February 18, 2015 (Melton) Director Melton attended and noted that it was a very short meeting. He also commented on his attendance at the YLWD/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee meeting held earlier in the week. 11.4. OCWD Board - February 18, 2015 (Kiley) Director Kiley attended and reported that the Board had come to a decision regarding the placement of digital audio recordings of Board/Committee meetings on OCWD’s website. The proposed Citizens Advisory Committee for Poseidon Resources’ Ocean Desalination Project in Huntington Beach and status of the North Basin Groundwater Contamination Cleanup Project were also discussed during the meeting. 11.5. YL Planning Commission - February 25, 2015 (Hawkins) This meeting was cancelled. 11.6. OCSD - February 25, 2015 (Kiley/Beverage) Directors Kiley and Beverage attended. Director Kiley stated that it was a very short meeting and that the Board had approved the Memoranda of Understanding between OCSD and its bargaining units. Director Beverage commented on the longevity of OCSD employees and the large number of staff expected to retire over the next several years. 6 12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR 12.1. Meetings from February 27, 2015 – March 31, 2015 The Board reviewed the activity calendar and made no changes. 13. CLOSED SESSION The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 9:55 a.m. All Directors were present. Also present were Mr. Marcantonio, Mrs. Knight and Mr. Beltran. 13.1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code Related to potential claim submitted on behalf of Gai Thi Lesher. Number of Potential Cases: One Mrs. Knight and Mr. Beltran left the meeting at this time. 13.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code Title: General Manager The Board reconvened in Open Session at 11:00 a.m. During the Closed Session, the Board voted 5-0 to reject the claim submitted on behalf of Gai Thi Lesher and refer it to ACWA/Joint Powers Insurance Authority. No other action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported under the Brown Act. 14. ADJOURNMENT 14.1. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Marc Marcantonio Board Secretary ITEM NO. 8.2 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: April 9, 2015 Subject:Minutes of the Board of Directors Special Meeting held March 9, 2015 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented. ATTACHMENTS: Name:Description:Type: 030915_BOD_-_Minutes.doc Minutes Minutes Approved by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District 4/9/2015 MB/RK 4-0-0-1 PH was absent. 1 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING Monday, March 9, 2015, 8:00 a.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The March 9, 2015 Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors Special Meeting was called to order by President Collett at 8:00 a.m. The meeting was held in the Board Room at the District’s Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Ric Collett, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Michael J. Beverage, Vice President Phil Hawkins Robert R. Kiley Gary T. Melton ALSO PRESENT Connie Almond, Attorney, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 5. CLOSED SESSION The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 8:00 a.m. All Directors were present. Also present was Ms. Almond. 5.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code Title: General Manager Mr. Marcantonio joined the Closed Session at 8:30 a.m. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:35 a.m. No action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported under the Brown Act. 2 6. ADJOURNMENT 6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Marc Marcantonio Board Secretary ITEM NO. 8.3 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: April 9, 2015 Budgeted:Yes To:Board of Directors Cost Estimate:$439,525.49 Funding Source:All Funds From:Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Presented By:Delia Lugo, Finance Manager Dept:Finance Reviewed by Legal:N/A Prepared By:Richard Cabadas, Accounting Assistant I CEQA Compliance:N/A Subject:Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers SUMMARY: Section 31302 of the California Water Code says the District shall pay demands made against it when they have been approved by the Board of Directors. Pursuant to law, staff is hereby submitting the list of disbursements for Board of Directors’ approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of $439,525.49. DISCUSSION: The major items on this disbursement list are as follows: A check of $47,003.75 to CalCard US Bank for February and March 2015 credit card transactions; and a wire of $15,230.50 to So. Cal GIB – Wells Fargo Bank for January through March 2015 line of credit fees. The balance of $120,975.23 is routine invoices. The Accounts Payable check register total is $183,209.48; Payroll No. 07 total is $256,316.01; and the disbursements of this agenda report are $439,525.49. A summary of the checks is attached. PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION(S): The Board of Directors approves bills, refunds and wire transfers semi-monthly. ATTACHMENTS: Name:Description:Type: CkReg040915.pdf CHECK REGISTER Backup Material 15_CC_0409.pdf CREDIT CARD SUMMARY Backup Material 15-CS_0409.pdf CAP SHEET Backup Material Approved by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District 4/9/2015 MB/RK 4-0-0-1 PH was absent. Check No.Date Vendor Name Amount Description 65379 04/09/2015 A & Y Asphalt Contractors Inc.18,077.00 PAVING WORK 65366 04/09/2015 AHMAD DAOUK 178.43 CUSTOMER REFUND 65372 04/09/2015 Anaheim Wheel & Tire 85.00 WHEEL ALIGNMENT 65373 04/09/2015 Aqua-Metric Sales Co.10,847.52 WAREHOUSE STOCK 65374 04/09/2015 Aramark 396.89 UNIFORM SERVICE 65375 04/09/2015 Associated Laboratories 1,698.00 LAB TEST - FEBRUARY 2015 65377 04/09/2015 AT & T 46.23 CIRCUIT 78KS315PT 65376 04/09/2015 AT & T - Calnet2 3,074.76 ATT - CALNET2 65378 04/09/2015 Autoscribe Corporation 649.25 PAYMENT VISION GATEWAY 65380 04/09/2015 CalCard US Bank 47,003.75 CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH 2015 65381 04/09/2015 CDW Government, Inc 319.79 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 65382 04/09/2015 Chambers Group Inc.2,566.98 PROF. SERVICE - FEB 2015 65365 04/09/2015 CHAMP DEVELOPEMENT LLC 296.17 CUSTOMER REFUND 65383 04/09/2015 City Of Placentia 3,406.92 SEWER FEES - FEBRUARY 2015 65384 04/09/2015 Clinical Lab. Of San Bern.1,460.00 LAB TEST 65385 04/09/2015 Daniels Tire Service 1,765.37 TIRES - UNIT 197 65370 04/09/2015 DAVID ZICKEFOOSE 125.00 CUSTOMER REFUND 65388 04/09/2015 Dean Criske Trucking 1,717.21 SAND, BASE & COLD MIX - DELIVERY 65358 04/09/2015 DEBRA SIVALINGAM 16.29 CUSTOMER REFUND 65386 04/09/2015 Dell Marketing L.P.5,173.37 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 65387 04/09/2015 Dick's Lock & Safe Inc.655.24 REPLACE DEADBOLTS 65389 04/09/2015 Eisel Enterprises, Inc.1,490.40 10 X 6 VC 6" CAST IRON COVER 65390 04/09/2015 Elite Equipment Inc 230.57 TOOL REPAIR 65391 04/09/2015 Energy Environmental Soln, Inc 7,200.00 ICE TESTING (YLWD-PASO FINO & FAIRMONT) 65392 04/09/2015 Environmental Engineering & Contracting Inc.1,123.75 PROF SVCS - FEB 2015 65393 04/09/2015 ESRI 11,939.14 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 65394 04/09/2015 Fleet Services, Inc 1,397.98 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 65395 04/09/2015 Flex Advantage 112.50 FLEX ADVANTAGE - MARCH 2015 65396 04/09/2015 Fry's Electronics 2,379.38 IT HARDWARE 65397 04/09/2015 Haaker Equipment Co.1,279.94 HOSE REEL & MOUNTING TAB 65398 04/09/2015 Infosend Inc.8,555.36 DATA, PRINT & POSTAGE 65399 04/09/2015 Jackson's Auto Supply - Napa 122.49 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 65400 04/09/2015 John Bogosian 399.76 SHOP EQUIPMENT 65401 04/09/2015 Kimball Midwest 90.31 HARDWARE SUPPLIES 65402 04/09/2015 Konica Minolta Business 291.47 BIZHUB C224 - LEASE 65359 04/09/2015 KRISTEN HARRIS 72.26 CUSTOMER REFUND 65368 04/09/2015 LAND CO DEVELOPMENT 683.80 CUSTOMER REFUND 65360 04/09/2015 LARRY ADELMUND 48.26 CUSTOMER REFUND 65403 04/09/2015 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 505.00 AFORDABLE CARE ACT ACADEMY 65404 04/09/2015 Managed Health Network 164.25 EAP - APRIL 2015 65361 04/09/2015 MARIE SLIM 32.56 CUSTOMER REFUND 65405 04/09/2015 Marina Landscape, Inc 510.00 INSTALLATION OF PLANT MATERIAL 65406 04/09/2015 Mc Fadden-Dale Hardware 524.55 HARDWARE SUPPLIES 65407 04/09/2015 Mc Master-Carr Supply Co.37.55 VEHICLE MAINT - UNIT 168 65408 04/09/2015 Minuteman Press 77.76 BUSINESS CARDS - SMITH, J 65430 04/09/2015 Municipal Water District 114.43 MWDOC - TURF REMOVAL PROG 65409 04/09/2015 Murcal, Inc.1,439.73 FL-50 VALVE 65410 04/09/2015 Muzak LLC 80.18 MUSIC SERVICE - APRIL 2015 65411 04/09/2015 Nickey Kard Lock Inc 4,795.51 FUEL 65367 04/09/2015 OC / LA PROPERTIES LLC 365.21 CUSTOMER REFUND 65412 04/09/2015 Office Solutions 1,894.95 OFFICE SUPPLE & TONER 65413 04/09/2015 Orange Coast Petroleum Equip.513.01 PUMP OIL 3:1 65414 04/09/2015 Orange County - Fire Authority 172.00 C95635 - RICHFIELD BLDG 3 Yorba Linda Water District Check Register For Checks Dated: 03/27/2015 thru 4/09/2015 65431 04/09/2015 Orange County Register 91.26 OC REGISTER - M-F - 3 MO 65415 04/09/2015 Praxair Distribution 144.75 SPEC MD ALUM 100-200 65416 04/09/2015 Prudential Group Insurance 3,889.17 INSURANCE LIFE/ADD/LTD & STD 65417 04/09/2015 Quantum Automation 136.41 PANEL 65418 04/09/2015 Quinn Power Systems Associates 3,481.38 CONTROL GROUP - IGNITION 65426 04/09/2015 Rachel Padilla/Petty Cash 436.56 PETTY CASH 65419 04/09/2015 Rick Walkemeyer 97.33 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT - WALK,R 65420 04/09/2015 RKI Engineering, LLC 4,800.00 SCADA SUPPORT 65421 04/09/2015 Robert Kiley 0.00 VOID 65432 04/09/2015 Robert Kiley 25.00 MOBILE DATA PLAN 65422 04/09/2015 Safelite Autoglass 233.61 WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT 65423 04/09/2015 Selman Chevrolet Company 98.60 HANDLE - UNIT 171 65363 04/09/2015 SERGIO MARTINEZ 198.74 CUSTOMER REFUND W033115 03/31/2015 SoCal GIB-Wells Fargo Bank 15,230.50 LOC - JAN-MAR 2015 65424 04/09/2015 Southern Calif Edison Co.263.32 6354 - MARCH 2015 65425 04/09/2015 Southern Calif Gas Co.2,378.47 VALLEY VIEW - FEBRUARY 2015 65362 04/09/2015 SUSAN HICKS 33.07 CUSTOMER REFUND 65427 04/09/2015 TDI Refrigeration Air Conditioning Inc.126.00 BREAK ROOM A/C 65364 04/09/2015 THOMAS JENNINGS 197.06 CUSTOMER REFUND 65428 04/09/2015 Time Warner Cable 1,688.85 RICHFIELD - BCF FIBER INET & BASIC CABLE 65371 04/09/2015 TOLL BROTHERS - JOB# 200435 434.01 CUSTOMER REFUND 65429 04/09/2015 United Industries 845.89 PPE EQUIPMENT 65369 04/09/2015 WEN DU 176.27 CUSTOMER REFUND 183,209.48 Date Vendor Name Amount Description 2/10/2015 CSU, Sacramento 112.68 Water treatment plan operation course 2/17/2015 Treasure Island Resort 66.08 Deposit for lodging 2/17/2015 Treasure Island Resort 66.08 Deposit for lodging 2/23/2015 Staples 383.99 Office supplies for operations 2/25/2015 Pho Vina Noodles 31.00 Lunch meeting with legal counsel 2/26/2015 Home Depot 88.48 Rebar for Hidden Hills antenna project 2/26/2015 Southwest Airlines 232.70 Round trip flight to CALPERS conference 2015 2/26/2015 Southwest Airlines 232.70 Round trip flight to CALPERS conference 2015 2/27/2015 Sears.com 87.62 Raffle drum tumbler and rolls of tickets 3/12/2015 Kohler 232.70 Waterless urinals cleaner balls 3/12/2015 Home Depot 170.32 Sump pump and repair parts for Valley View 3/12/2015 Home Depot 145.83 Painting supplies 3/13/2015 Answer One Communications 351.84 Answering Service 3/13/2015 United Water Works 12,891.77 January & February 2015 invoices 3/16/2015 Orange County Hose Company 402.30 Building repair parts 3/17/2015 Home Depot 21.56 Anchor bolts for airvac repair 3/17/2015 Orchard Supply Hardware 10.79 Propane for hydrant crew 3/17/2015 Jack in the Box 22.32 CA-NV AWWA symposium - Marc, John D, Ken M 3/18/2015 Home Depot 57.80 Light bulbs for warehouse office 3/18/2015 Grainger 362.38 3/4 HP motor for Fairmont Exhaust fan 3/18/2015 Action Wholesale 489.82 New shelving for warehouse 3/18/2015 J.J. Keller & Associates 2,195.00 SDS - online tracking, OSHA regulations, etc. 3/18/2015 United Water Works 14,911.99 January 2015 invoices 3/18/2015 Verizon Wireless 5,059.58 January & February 2015 - Cell & Data charges 3/19/2015 Online Information Services 312.40 Utility exchange reports 3/19/2015 Placentia Disposal 504.52 (2) Front loads - Richfield 3/19/2015 Inland Group 3,871.68 Winter 2015 newsletters 3/20/2015 Konica Minolta 482.05 C224, 181 & 552 - Copy charges 3/23/2015 Minuteman Press 196.02 Door hangers for shutdown 3/23/2015 Lazy Dog 43.98 Lunch meeting with Marc, Damon, & Tina 3/24/2015 Home Depot 19.38 Bungee cords for warehouse 3/24/2015 KB Design 879.19 T-shirts for safety incentive 3/24/2015 Smart & Finals 187.86 Ice cream party for Hot Tap Team win 3/25/2015 Orange County Water District 1,600.00 Table sponsorship for OCWD Summit 3/25/2015 Home Depot 128.36 Canopy and carpet remnants 3/25/2015 B & M Lawn and Garden 9.44 Oil for hand power tools 3/26/2015 B & M Lawn and Garden 141.54 Parts & oil for facilities tools 47,003.75 Cal Card Credit Card U S Bank 2/10/15-3/26/15 . April 09, 2015 CHECK NUMBERS & WIRES: Computer Checks 65358—65432 $ 167,978.98 VOID 65421 $ 0.00 ___________ $ 167,978.98 WIRE: W033115 SoCal GIB-Wells Fargo $ 15,230.50 ____________ $ 15,230.50 TOTAL OF CHECKS & WIRE $183,209.48 PAYROLL NO. 07: Direct Deposits $ 159,922.71 Third Party Checks 6097—6104 $ 52,025.98 Payroll Taxes $ 44,367.32 $ 256,316.01 TOTAL OF PAYROLL $256,316.01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISBURSEMENT TOTAL: $439,525.49 ================================================================== APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTE ORDER AT BOARD MEETING OF April 09, 2015 ==================================================================. ITEM NO. 9.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: April 9, 2015 To:Board of Directors From:Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Presented By:Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Prepared By:Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Subject:Senate Bill 355 (Lara) – San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy SUMMARY: Senate Bill 355 (Lara-D, Bell Gardens) would change the membership of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) Board by changing the selection criteria for one of the existing voting members and adding two non-voting members. Portions of the Orange County tributary to the Los Angeles Watershed account for approximately 20% of the watershed area, yet this legislation proposes to reduce Orange County’s representation on the Board from roughly 15% to less than 10%. Specifically, this bill would: Increase the non- voting number of members from 7 to 9, and retain the existing number of 13 voting members. The two additional non-voting members would be a member of the Senate and a member of the Assembly, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker, respectively. It would remove one of the two voting members selected from the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities (the one selected by a majority of the membership of the city selection committee of Orange County) and replace him/her with a resident of a city bordering the Lower Los Angeles River appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors (1) consider taking an Oppose Unless Amend position, removing the language eliminating one of Orange County’s seats on the Conservancy’s Board of Directors; and (2) submit a letter to the author and the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee indicating the District's opposition. DISCUSSION: SB 355 would remove one of Orange County’s two representatives on the RMC board, resulting in a reduction of half of its voting representation. This will greatly reduce Orange County’s ability to acquire its fair share of greatly needed Proposition 1 Water Funds. Many of those funds, including a $30 million direct allocation for watershed improvements, and a share of $100 million for urban creek restoration, will be allocated through the RMC. The RMC is a critical pathway to regional collaboration on environmental and water quality issues. Ensuring broad representation on the RMC is an effective strategy to developing the programs and procuring the funds, through Proposition 1 or other vehicles, to achieve regional environmental objectives. SB 355 will be heard in the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. SB 355 was heard too early in the process, therefore its previous hearing, votes, and testimony has been completely stricken out of the record and will be reheard on April 14, 2015. STRATEGIC PLAN: SR 1-C: Engage with Regional Agencies on Water Supply Issues ATTACHMENTS: Name:Description:Type: sb_355_bill_20150224_introduced.pdf sb 355 Backup Material Legislative_Fact_Sheet.pdf Legilsative Fact Sheet Backup Material SB_355_Oppose_Unless_Amended_Letter_.pdf Orange County Division, League of California Cities Oppose Unless Amended Backup Material SB-355_ACC-OC-Oppose-Letter.pdf ACCOC Oppose Letter Backup Material DRAFT_YLWD_OPPOSE_UNLESS_AMEND_SB_355.docx DRAFT YLWD Letter of Opposition Backup Material Approved by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District 4/9/2015 GM/RK 4-0-0-1 PH was absent. Taking an Oppose Unless Amend position, removing the language eliminating one of Orange County's seats on the Conservancy's Board of Directors and submitting a letter to the author and the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee indicating the District's opposition. SENATE BILL No. 355 Introduced by Senator Lara (Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Rendon) February 24, 2015 An act to amend Section 32605 of the Public Resources Code, relating to the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. legislative counsel’s digest SB 355, as introduced, Lara. San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. Existing law establishes the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, which is responsible for the preservation and protection of specified lands within the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains area, as defined. Existing law prescribes the duties of the conservancy, and requires that it be comprised of 13 voting members and 7 nonvoting members, as specified. Existing law requires that the voting members include, among other members, 2 members of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities, both of whom shall be a mayor or city council member of a city bordering the San Gabriel River or tributary thereof. This bill would instead require that only one member of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities be a voting member, and would require that a resident of a city bordering the Lower Los Angeles River, appointed by the Senator Committee on Rules, be a voting member. The bill would also increase the number of nonvoting members to 9, and would require that one Member of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one Member of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, serve as those nonvoting members. The bill would require that those legislators serving 99 as nonvoting members represent a district that is at least partially contained within the territory of the conservancy and participate in activities of the conservancy only to the extent that participation is compatible with his or her duties as a legislator. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State-mandated local program: no. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: line 1 SECTION 1. Section 32605 of the Public Resources Code is line 2 amended to read: line 3 32605. The board shall consist of 13 voting members and seven line 4 nine nonvoting members, as follows: line 5 (a)  The 13 voting members of the board shall consist of all of line 6 the following: line 7 (1)  One member of the Board of Supervisors of the County of line 8 Los Angeles, or his or her designee, who represents the area or a line 9 portion thereof contained within the territory of the conservancy, line 10 appointed by the Governor. line 11 (2)  Two members of the board of directors of the San Gabriel line 12 Valley Council of Governments, one of whom shall be a mayor line 13 or city council member of a city bordering along the San Gabriel line 14 River, and one of whom shall be a mayor or city council member line 15 of a city bordering the San Gabriel Mountains area. One member line 16 shall be appointed by a majority of the membership of that board line 17 of directors, and one member shall be appointed by the Senate line 18 Committee on Rules from a list of two or more potential members line 19 submitted by the board of directors. If the San Gabriel Valley line 20 Council of Governments fails to provide to the Senate Committee line 21 on Rules a list of two or more potential members, at least 30 days line 22 prior to the date a current member’s term of office expires, the line 23 Senate Committee on Rules may appoint a mayor or city council line 24 member of a city bordering along the San Gabriel River or the San line 25 Gabriel Mountains, or a member of the public who resides within line 26 the territory of the conservancy. line 27 (3)  Two members of the board of directors of the Gateway Cities line 28 Council of Governments, one of whom shall be the mayor of the line 29 City of Long Beach or a city council member of the City of Long line 30 Beach appointed by the mayor, and one of whom shall be appointed line 31 by the Speaker of the Assembly from a list of two or more potential 99 — 2 —SB 355 line 1 members submitted by the executive committee of the board of line 2 directors of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. The line 3 executive committee shall submit lists of potential members to the line 4 Speaker of the Assembly until an acceptable member is appointed. line 5 (4)  Two members One member of the Orange County Division line 6 of the League of California Cities, both of whom who shall be a line 7 mayor or city council member of a city bordering along the San line 8 Gabriel River or a tributary thereof. One member shall be appointed line 9 by a majority of the membership of the city selection committee line 10 of Orange County, and one The member shall be appointed by the line 11 Governor from a list of two or more potential members submitted line 12 by the city selection committee. line 13 (5)  One member shall be a representative of a member of the line 14 San Gabriel Valley Water Association appointed by a majority of line 15 the membership of the board of directors of the San Gabriel Valley line 16 Water Association. line 17 (6)  One member shall be a representative of the Central Basin line 18 Water Association appointed by a majority of the membership of line 19 the board of directors of the Central Basin Water Association. line 20 (7)  One member shall be a resident of Los Angeles County line 21 appointed by the Governor from a list of potential members line 22 submitted by local, state, and national environmental organizations line 23 that operate within the County of Los Angeles and within the line 24 territory of the conservancy and that have participated in planning line 25 for river restoration or open space, or both, or river preservation. line 26 (8)  One member, who is a resident of a city bordering the Lower line 27 Los Angeles River, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. line 28 (8) line 29 (9)  The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or his or line 30 her designee. line 31 (9) line 32 (10)  The Secretary for Environmental Protection, or his or her line 33 designee. line 34 (10) line 35 (11)  The Director of Finance, or his or her designee. line 36 (b)  The seven(1)  Seven of the ex officio, nonvoting members line 37 shall consist of the following officers or an employee of each line 38 agency designated annually by that officer to represent the office line 39 or agency: line 40 (1) 99 SB 355— 3 — line 1 (A)  The District Engineer of the United States Army Corps of line 2 Engineers. line 3 (2) line 4 (B)  The Regional Forester for the Pacific Southwest Region of line 5 the United States Forest Service. line 6 (3) line 7 (C)  The Director of the Los Angeles County Department of line 8 Public Works. line 9 (4) line 10 (D)  The Director of the Orange County Public Facility and line 11 Resource Department. line 12 (5) line 13 (E)  A member of the San Gabriel River Watermaster, appointed line 14 by a majority of the members of the San Gabriel River line 15 Watermaster. line 16 (6) line 17 (F)  The Director of Parks and Recreation. line 18 (7) line 19 (G)  The Executive Officer of the Wildlife Conservation Board. line 20 (2)  Two of the nonvoting member shall be the following: line 21 (A)  One Member of the Senate, appointed by the Senate line 22 Committee on Rules, whose Senate district is at least partially line 23 contained within the territory of the conservancy. line 24 (B)  One Member of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of line 25 the Assembly, whose Assembly district is at least partially line 26 contained within the territory of the conservancy. line 27 (C)  A member appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall meet line 28 with the conservancy and participate in its activities to the extent line 29 that participation is compatible with his or her duties as a Member line 30 of the Legislator. O 99 — 4 —SB 355 SENATOR RICARDO LARA LEGISLATIVE FACT SHEET SB 355 (Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Board) Stimmary: U Trite d State s F are sit S ervi ce, SB 355 makes changes to the composition of the San Los Angeles C ourty D epartmert of Publi c Works, Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Orange County Public Works Department, C onservancy Boardto ensure that alocal perspective is San0abriel River Waterrmaster, included in the decision-makingprocess. Thisbill DepartmentofP ark s and Recreati on, requires one voting member of the boardto be a resident Wildlife Conservation Board. from a city that borders the Lower Los Angeles River. Additionally the bill will include r epresertative s ftom Issue: both the C aliforrria State Senate and California State The recently approved state water bond provides Assembly on the board. millions of doll ars in funding opportunities for the revitalizati on of the L ower L o s Angel es River Baftiuund: watershed includingparks and open space alongthe The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and river. Many of those funds,including a$30m direct Mountains C onservancy(RMC) was created through allocati on for watershe d improvem ents, and a share of Statute in 1999. The mission of the RMC is to preserve $100m for urban creek restoration will be allocated open space and habitat in order to provide for low- throughthe RMC. Opporturities far improvements to impact r ecre ati on and educational uses,wildlife habitat the Lower LA River directly impact the communities restoration and protectim-4 and watershed improvements that border the river. It is vital that the conservancy within the boundaries of the C onservancy. The territory board include represertationfrom the cities that border of the RMC includes the watersheds for the San G abriel the river,to provide alocal perspective on plans and River and the lower Los Angeles River, along with developments. porti ons of the S arch C lara River and the lower S aria Ana River. Adding state elected officials as non-voting board members in an advisory capacity has proven successful The Board of the RMC is e stabli she d in statute and at other state conservancies. The Sacramento-San includes 13 voting members and? non-voting members. Joaquin Delta C onservancy include s two non-voting The 13 voting m emb er s are: members - aSenator and an Assembly M ember A member of the LA County Board of Supervisors, representing distri cts that include aportion of the Delta. 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IAAfroaTOM W.AcM Y PCATC A tiLLl COTTA IMLI Mvff EL TORO LTATIM T I�aItMOY K TT)ID W(%'WJD YJO RAhIA EAPYTA MIAGYUTA LEAGUE1400 K Street, Suite 400 • Sacramento, California 95814 OF CALIFORNIA Phone: 916.658.8200 Fax: 916.658.8240 ICITIES www.cacities.org 4/1/15 Senator Ricardo Lara State Capitol, Room 5050 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: SB 355 (Lara)— San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Notice of OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED Honorable Senator Lara: The Orange County Division of the League of California Cities has adopted an Oppose Unless Amended position on Senate Bill 355, your legislation regarding the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. Since the creation of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (the Conservancy) in 1999 (Senate Bill 216 and Assembly Bill 1355), the County of Orange has been represented on the Conservancy Board of Directors by two seats. One of the provisions of your bill seeks to remove one of Orange County's seats, thereby eradicating 50% of our representation, and bestow it on the City of Los Angles. The seat proposed for elimination is one that is directly appointed by the City Selection Committee of the County of Orange, which essentially removes a directly appointed local elected official from our membership to the Conservancy Board. The passage of the Proposition 1 Water Bond was a bipartisan effort and enjoyed strong support from Orange County cities, legislators and voters. Therefore, we are also very concerned about how this proposal would reduce our voice in the allocation of the $80 million in bond funding to be distributed by the Conservancy. The Orange County Division is not opposed to the expansion of the Conservancy Board of Directors; receiving more local representation and additional input from the local level would be positive. However, we stand in strong opposition to achieving this objective at the expense of 50% of our County's representation on the Conservancy's Board of Directors. We therefore adopted an Oppose Unless Amended position, and respectfully request that you remove the language eliminating one of Orange County's seats on the Conservancy's Board of Directors. Sincerely, Scot Nelson Councilmember, City of Placentia President, Orange County Division, League of California Cities CC: Orange County Senators, Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Members r IkfA A,- . ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ORANGE COUNTY 500 S. Main Street,#410,Orange,CA 92868 1 P: 714.953.1300 1 F:714.953.1302 1 www.ACCOC.org March 25, 2014 Honorable Ricardo Lara State Capitol, Room 5050 Sacramento, CA 94249 RE: SB 355 (Zara) Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Board—OPPOSE Dear Senator Lara, The Association of California Cities—Orange County(ACC-OC) opposes SB 355 (Lars), a bill that would strip Orange County of half of its voting representation on the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy(RMC) Board. Unfortunately,neither the bill nor its supporting materials adequately explain the need for such drastic action. Importance of the RMC to Southern California& Orange County The RMC is a critical pathway to regional collaboration on environmental and water quality issues. Ensuring broad representation on the RMC is an effective strategy to developing the programs and procuring the funds, through Proposition 1 or other vehicles, to achieve regional environmental objectives. Specifically, Proposition 1 includes approximately$30 million in direct allocation for watershed improvements and a share of$100 million for urban creek restoration that will be allocated through the RMC. These funds will work towards improving all of Southern California, not just one county. The RMC is also of vital importance to Orange County. In fact, its territory includes the watersheds for portions of the lower Santa Ana River. The Santa Ana River is primarily responsible for the replenishing of Orange County's groundwater basin, which in turn provides 75 percent of water needs for residents and businesses in a majority of Orange County's cities. Moreover,the RMC encompasses roughly one-quarter of the County(the State's third largest) and includes all of Anaheim—the State's tenth largest city. Request of Intent Therefore,we request a detailed explanation as to the author's intent. SB 355 would unequivocally marginalize the voice of Orange County, which currently holds just two of thirteen voting seats on the RMC,just as critical and competitive funding programs begin to take shape. It would be unfortunate if the bill's consequence—unintended or otherwise—is to isolate a regional partner at the expense of the environment. The hub for public poliq in Orange County I www.ACCOC.org ACC-OC remains committed to legislation that advocates fair and proportionate representation on countywide and regional boards. For this and the reasons described above,the Association of California Cities—Orange County(ACC-OC) respectfully opposes SB 355. Please contact Diana Coronado in our office with any questions you may have about our position on this issue or about the ACC-OC. Sincerely, * Q) 'y Lacy Kelly CEO Association of California Cities—Orange County cc: ACC-OC Board of Directors Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Senate Appropriations Committee Senator Bob Huff Senator Tony Mendoza Senator Janet Nguyen Assemblymember Travis Allen Assemblymember Ling Ling Chang Assemblymember Tom Daly Assemblymember Young Kim Assemblymember Don Wagner Councilman Troy Edgar, City of Los Alamitos City of Anaheim, City Council City of Brea, City Council City of Buena Park, City Council City of Cypress, City Council City of Fullerton, City Council City of La Habra, City Council City of La Palma, City Council City of Los Alamitos, City Council City of Placentia, City Council City of Seal Beach, City Council City of Stanton, City Council April 9, 2015 Senator Ricardo Lara State Capitol, Room 5050 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: SB 355 (Lara) – San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Notice of OPPOSITION Honorable Senator Lara: The Yorba Linda Water District has adopted an Oppose position on Senate Bill 355, your legislation regarding the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. Since the creation of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (the Conservancy) in 1999 (Senate Bill 216 and Assembly Bill 1355), the County of Orange has been represented on the Conservancy Board of Directors by two seats. One of the provisions of your bill seeks to remove one of Orange County’s seats, thereby eradicating 50% of our representation, and bestow it on the City of Los Angles. The seat proposed for elimination is one that is directly appointed by the City Selection Committee of the County of Orange, which essentially removes a directly appointed local elected official from our Orange County Division membership to the Conservancy Board. The passage of the Proposition 1 Water Bond was a bipartisan effort and enjoyed strong support from Orange County cities, legislators and voters. Therefore, we are also very concerned about how this proposal would reduce our voice in the allocation of the $80 million in bond funding to be distributed by the Conservancy. Receiving more local representation and additional input from the local level would be positive. However, our District stands in strong opposition to achieving this objective at the expense of 50% of our County’s representation on the Conservancy’s Board of Directors. We therefore adopted an Oppose position, and respectfully request that you remove the language eliminating one of Orange County’s seats on the Conservancy’s Board of Directors. Sincerely, Ric Collett Board President, Yorba Linda Water District CC: Orange County Senators, Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Members, Orange County Division, League of California Cities ITEM NO. 10.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: April 9, 2015 To:Board of Directors From:Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Presented By:Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Prepared By:Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Subject:Governor's Executive Order for Mandatory Water Reductions SUMMARY: In response to increasingly severe drought conditions and a record low snowpack measurement, on April 1st, Governor Brown issued an executive order that mandates a statewide 25% reduction in water use. The mandate calls for several short-term measures as well as a number of longer-term measures that will take some time to implement. The State Water Resources Control Board will develop and impose additional mandatory requirements over the next few weeks. DISCUSSION: The mandates with the most direct impacts to Orange County water agencies are as follows: Short-term measures: Local water agencies should reduce water demand by approximately 25% (less in areas with lower per capita use; more in areas with higher per capita use) as compared to 2013 usage levels. All residents and businesses are asked to take additional steps to reduce their daily water use in order to get through this severe drought. Orange County is a long-timer leader in water efficiency; since 1990 residents have reduced their average daily water use by 25%. Since 2013, Orange County customers have reduced their water use by approximately 10%. Throughout the state, 50 million square feet of lawns will be replaced with California Friendly landscapes. Orange County has an extremely robust Turf Removal Program that is on-track to fund the replacement of 10 million square feet of lawns within a 12-month period. That’s one-fifth of the goal for the entire state of California. Rebates of $2.00 per square foot are available to help defray the cost of replacing lawns with California Friendly landscapes. YLWD has been a leader amongst Orange County Agencies and Municipalities with more than 140 turf removal applications removing more than 150,000 square feet of turf. Drinking water can no longer be used to water turf in public street medians. The intended effect is to accelerate the replacement of turf in street medians with California Friendly landscapes. YLWD has already participated in such projects with the City of Placentia and has had initial discussions with the City of Yorba Linda to explore replacing turf on the city's center islands. The Turf Removal Program rebate of $2.00 per square foot is available to public agencies as well as residents and businesses. New construction homes and buildings that use potable water for irrigation must have a drip irrigation system installed. Drip irrigation is an extremely efficient method of watering California Friendly landscapes. Through MWDOC, YLWD offers rebates to convert traditional sprinkler systems to drip irrigation. Local water agencies should adopt rate structures that encourage conservation. Many Orange County water agencies have tiered rates and water budget-based rates in effect that have proven successful in reducing water use. HOWEVER, Later this month, the appeals court judge involved in the San Juan Capistrano rate structure lawsuit will issue a ruling regarding the City’s tiered rates. This decision may redefine how local water agencies can set appropriate rate structures that encourage conservation. Longer-term measures: The State-mandated monthly reporting by local water agencies on water usage, conservation, and enforcement is now permanent. For almost a year, most local water agencies have provided monthly reports to the state on local water use and enforcement, and we will continue to do so as requested by the state. These water usage reports do not give a complete picture as there is no accounting for changing weather conditions or past water use efficiency efforts. Additional/modified metrics may be required by the State Board to provide a broader perspective on water use reductions; Orange County is prepared to comply with this expanded request. New manufacturing standards will be established for toilets, faucets, and outdoor irrigation equipment. The new manufacturing standards will augment Southern California’s market transformation approach to water efficiency. As new codes are established, rebates will likely change to focus on incentivizing installation of new water-saving devices. State permitting agencies will streamline permitting of new water supply projects, including water recycling, storage, stormwater capture, greywater systems, and ocean desalination. MWDOC and local water agencies strive to provide a diverse water supply portfolio that includes a variety of local and imported water sources. With streamlined permitting, it is likely that a number of new water storage and recycling/reuse projects will be accelerated. Ocean desalination is a drought-proof, local water supply that could enhance Orange County’s water reliability. Two projects are currently being studied in Orange County: the Huntington Beach Seawater Facility proposed by Poseidon Resources and the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project proposed by MWDOC and local water agencies. MWDOC and its member agencies are conducting an Orange County Water Reliability Study to plan and coordinate long-term water supply reliability projects. The state will update water use (landscape design) standards for new and existing landscapes. In Orange County, approximately half of our daily water use goes toward watering landscapes. The new landscape standards will provide a great opportunity to further transform our urban landscapes to better suit our semi-arid climate. ATTACHMENTS: Name:Description:Type: 4.1.15_Executive_Order.pdf Executive Order Backup Material Met_Ordinance_Implementation_1-22- 09_WITH_RED__BLUE_COMMENTS_(2).doc Metropolitan Water District Sample Ordinance Backup Material 20090514_-_Ordinance_No._09-01.pdf YLWD Ordinance 09-01 Backup Material Water_ConservationTriFold.pdf Water ConservationTriFold Backup Material ExeeudDe Department ,5tate of lzalifomia EXECUTIVE ORDER B-29-15 WHEREAS on January 17, 2014, 1 proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist throughout the State of California due to severe drought conditions; and WHEREAS on April 25, 2014, 1 proclaimed a Continued State of Emergency to exist throughout the State of California due to the ongoing drought; and WHEREAS California's water supplies continue to be severely depleted despite a limited amount of rain and snowfall this winter, with record low snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains, decreased water levels in most of California's reservoirs, reduced flows in the state's rivers and shrinking supplies in underground water basins; and WHEREAS the severe drought conditions continue to present urgent challenges including: drinking water shortages in communities across the state, diminished water for agricultural production, degraded habitat for many fish and wildlife species, increased wildfire risk, and the threat of saltwater contamination to fresh water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta; and WHEREAS a distinct possibility exists that the current drought will stretch into a fifth straight year in 2016 and beyond; and WHEREAS new expedited actions are needed to reduce the harmful impacts from water shortages and other impacts of the drought; and WHEREAS the magnitude of the severe drought conditions continues to present threats beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to combat; and WHEREAS under the provisions of section 8558(b) of the Government Code, I find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continue to exist in California due to water shortage and drought conditions with which local authority is unable to cope; and WHEREAS under the provisions of section 8571 of the California Government Code, I find that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations specified in this order would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the drought. NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor of the State of California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the State of California, in particular Government Code sections 8567 and 8571 of the California Government Code, do hereby issue this Executive Order, effective immediately. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The orders and provisions contained in my January 17, 2014 Proclamation, my April 25, 2014 Proclamation, and Executive Orders B-26-14 and B-28-14 remain in full force and effect except as modified herein. SAVE WATER 2. The State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) shall impose restrictions to achieve a statewide 25% reduction in potable urban water usage through February 28, 2016. These restrictions will require water suppliers to California's cities and towns to reduce usage as compared to the amount used in 2013. These restrictions should consider the relative per capita water usage of each water suppliers' service area, and require that those areas with high per capita use achieve proportionally greater reductions than those with low use. The California Public Utilities Commission is requested to take similar action with respect to investor-owned utilities providing water services. 3. The Department of Water Resources (the Department) shall lead a statewide initiative, in partnership with local agencies, to collectively replace 50 million square feet of lawns and ornamental turf with drought tolerant landscapes. The Department shall provide funding to allow for lawn replacement programs in underserved communities, which will complement local programs already underway across the state. 4. The California Energy Commission, jointly with the Department and the Water Board, shall implement a time-limited statewide appliance rebate program to provide monetary incentives for the replacement of inefficient household devices. 5. The Water Board shall impose restrictions to require that commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, such as campuses, golf courses, and cemeteries, immediately implement water efficiency measures to reduce potable water usage in an amount consistent with the reduction targets mandated by Directive 2 of this Executive Order. 6. The Water Board shall prohibit irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians. 7. The Water Board shall prohibit irrigation with potable water outside of newly constructed homes and buildings that is not delivered by drip or microspray systems. 8. The Water Board shall direct urban water suppliers to develop rate structures and other pricing mechanisms, including but not limited to surcharges, fees, and penalties, to maximize water conservation consistent with statewide water restrictions. The Water Board is directed to adopt emergency regulations, as it deems necessary, pursuant to Water Code section 1058.5 to implement this directive. The Water Board is further directed to work with state agencies and water suppliers to identify mechanisms that would encourage and facilitate the adoption of rate structures and other pricing mechanisms that promote water conservation. The California Public Utilities Commission is requested to take similar action with respect to investor-owned utilities providing water services. INCREASE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST WATER WASTE 9. The Water Board shall require urban water suppliers to provide monthly information on water usage, conservation, and enforcement on a permanent basis. 10. The Water Board shall require frequent reporting of water diversion and use by water right holders, conduct inspections to determine whether illegal diversions or wasteful and unreasonable use of water are occurring, and bring enforcement actions against illegal diverters and those engaging in the wasteful and unreasonable use of water. Pursuant to Government Code sections 8570 and 8627, the Water Board is granted authority to inspect property or diversion facilities to ascertain compliance with water rights laws and regulations where there is cause to believe such laws and regulations have been violated. When access is not granted by a property owner, the Water Board may obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedures set forth in Title 13 (commencing with section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure for the purposes of conducting an inspection pursuant to this directive. 11. The Department shall update the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance through expedited regulation. This updated Ordinance shall increase water efficiency standards for new and existing landscapes through more efficient irrigation systems, greywater usage, onsite storm water capture, and by limiting the portion of landscapes that can be covered in turf. It will also require reporting on the implementation and enforcement of local ordinances, with required reports due by December 31, 2015. The Department shall provide information on local compliance to the Water Board, which shall consider adopting regulations or taking appropriate enforcement actions to promote compliance. The Department shall provide technical assistance and give priority in grant funding to public agencies for actions necessary to comply with local ordinances. 12. Agricultural water suppliers that supply water to more than 25,000 acres shall include in their required 2015 Agricultural Water Management Plans a detailed drought management plan that describes.the actions and measures the supplier will take to manage water demand during drought. The Department shall require those plans to include quantification of water supplies and demands for 2013, 2014, and 2015 to the extent data is available. The Department will provide technical assistance to water suppliers in preparing the plans. 13. Agricultural water suppliers that supply water to 10,000 to 25,000 acres of irrigated lands shall develop Agricultural Water Management Plans and submit the plans to the Department by July 1, 2016. These plans shall include a detailed drought management plan and quantification of water supplies and demands in 2013, 2014, and 2015, to the extent that data is available. The Department shall give priority in grant funding to agricultural water suppliers that supply water to 10,000 to 25,000 acres of land for development and implementation of Agricultural Water Management Plans. 14. The Department shall report to Water Board on the status of the Agricultural Water Management Plan submittals within one month of receipt of those reports. 15. Local water agencies in high and medium priority groundwater basins shall immediately implement all requirements of the California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring Program pursuant to Water Code section 10933. The Department shall refer noncompliant local water agencies within high and medium priority groundwater basins to the Water Board by December 31, 2015, which shall consider adopting regulations or taking appropriate enforcement to promote compliance. 16. The California Energy Commission shall adopt emergency regulations establishing standards that improve the efficiency of water appliances, including toilets, urinals, and faucets available for sale and installation in new and existing buildings. INVEST IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES 17. The California Energy Commission, jointly with the Department and the Water Board, shall implement a Water Energy Technology (WET) program to deploy innovative water management technologies for businesses, residents, industries, and agriculture. This program will achieve water and energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions by accelerating use of cutting-edge technologies such as renewable energy-powered desalination, integrated on- site reuse systems, water-use monitoring software, irrigation system timing and precision technology, and on-farm precision technology. STREAMLINE GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 18. The Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Housing and Community Development shall work jointly with counties to provide temporary assistance for persons moving from housing units due to a lack of potable water who are served by a private well or water utility with less than 15 connections, and where all reasonable attempts to find a potable water source have been exhausted. 19. State permitting agencies shall prioritize review and approval of water infrastructure projects and programs that increase local water supplies, including water recycling facilities, reservoir improvement projects, surface water treatment plants, desalination plants, stormwater capture, and greywater systems. Agencies shall report to the Governor's Office on applications that have been pending for longer than 90 days. S?�xaus'1F� 20. The Department shall take actions required to plan and, if necessary, implement Emergency Drought Salinity Barriers in coordination and consultation with the Water Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife at locations within the Sacramento - San Joaquin delta estuary. These barriers will be designed to conserve water for use later in the year to meet state and federal Endangered Species Act requirements, preserve to the extent possible water quality in the Delta, and retain water supply for essential human health and safety uses in 2015 and in the future. 21. The Water Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife shall immediately consider any necessary regulatory approvals for the purpose of installation of the Emergency Drought Salinity Barriers. 22. The Department shall immediately consider voluntary crop idling water transfer and water exchange proposals of one year or less in duration that are initiated by local public agencies and approved in 2015 by the Department subject to the criteria set forth in Water Code section 1810. 23. The Water Board will prioritize new and amended safe drinking water permits that enhance water supply and reliability for community water systems facing water shortages or that expand service connections to include existing residences facing water shortages. As the Department of Public Health's drinking water program was transferred to the Water Board, any reference to the Department of Public Health in any prior Proclamation or Executive Order listed in Paragraph 1 is deemed to refer to the Water Board. 24. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection shall launch a public information campaign to educate the public on actions they can take to help to prevent wildfires including the proper treatment of dead and dying trees. Pursuant to Government Code section 8645, $1.2 million from the State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fund (Fund 3063) shall be allocated to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to carry out this directive. 25. The Energy Commission shall expedite the processing of all applications or petitions for amendments to power plant certifications issued by the Energy Commission for the purpose of securing alternate water supply necessary for continued power plant operation. Title 20, section 1769 of the California Code of Regulations is hereby waived for any such petition, and the Energy Commission is authorized to create and implement an alternative process to consider such petitions. This process may delegate amendment approval authority, as appropriate, to the Energy Commission Executive Director. The Energy Commission shall give timely notice to all relevant local, regional, and state agencies of any petition subject to this directive, and shall post on its website any such petition. - _> M 26. For purposes of carrying out directives 2-9, 11, 16-17, 20-23, and 25, Division 13 (commencing with section 21000) of the Public Resources Code and regulations adopted pursuant to that Division are hereby suspended. This suspension applies to any actions taken by state agencies, and for actions taken by local agencies where the state agency with primary responsibility for implementing the directive concurs that local action is required, as well as for any necessary permits or approvals required to complete these actions. This suspension, and those specified in paragraph 9 of the January 17, 2014 Proclamation, paragraph 19 of the April 25, 2014 proclamation, and paragraph 4 of Executive Order B-26-14, shall remain in effect until May 31, 2016. Drought relief actions taken pursuant to these paragraphs that are started prior to May 31, 2016, but not completed, shall not be subject to Division 13 (commencing with section 21000) of the Public Resources Code for the time required to complete them. 27. For purposes of carrying out directives 20 and 21, section 13247 and Chapter 3 of Part 3 (commencing with section 85225) of the Water Code are suspended. 28. For actions called for in this proclamation in directive 20, the Department shall exercise any authority vested in the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, as codified in Water Code section 8521, et seq., that is necessary to enable these urgent actions to be taken more quickly than otherwise possible. The Director of the Department of Water Resources is specifically authorized, on behalf of the State of California, to request that the Secretary of the Army, on the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of Engineers, grant any permission required pursuant to section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and codified in section 48 of title 33 of the United States Code. 29. The Department is directed to enter into agreements with landowners for the purposes of planning and installation of the Emergency Drought Barriers in 2015 to the extent necessary to accommodate access to barrier locations, land-side and water-side construction, and materials staging in proximity to barrier locations. Where the Department is unable to reach an agreement with landowners, the Department may exercise the full authority of Government Code section 8572. 30. For purposes of this Executive Order, chapter 3.5 (commencing with section 11340) of part 1 of division 3 of the Government Code and chapter 5 (commencing with section 25400) of division 15 of the Public Resources Code are suspended for the development and adoption of regulations or guidelines needed to carry out the provisions in this Order. Any entity issuing regulations or guidelines pursuant to this directive shall conduct a public . meeting on the regulations and guidelines prior to adopting them. 31. In order to ensure that equipment and services necessary for drought response can be procured quickly, the provisions of the Government Code and the Public Contract Code applicable to state contracts, including, but not limited to, advertising and competitive bidding requirements, are hereby suspended for directives 17, 20, and 24. Approval by the Department of Finance is required prior to the execution of any contract entered into pursuant to these directives. This Executive Order is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other person. FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Order be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given to this Order. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 1st day of April 2015. EDMUND G. BROWN JR. Governor of California ATTEST: ALEX PADILLA Secretary of State 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Model Water Conservation Ordinance 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 2 Table of Contents__________________________________ Introduction 3 Model Water Waste Ordinance Section I: Title 4 Section II. Findings 4 Section III. Declaration of Purpose and Intent 4 Section IV. Definitions 5 Section V. Application 5 Section VI. Permanent Water Conservation Requirements 6 Section VII. Level 1 Water Supply Shortage 7 Section VIII. Level 2 Water Supply Shortage 8 Section IX. Level 3 Water Supply Shortage Emergency 9 Section X. Procedures for Determination and Notification 10 Section XI. Hardship Waiver 10 Section XII. Penalties and Violations 12 Section XIII. Severability 13 Other Measures Available for Consideration 14 Appendix Water Conservation Summary Table 16 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 3 Introduction_________________________________________ The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) developed this model conservation ordinance as a tool to help local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce local water conservation ordinances in hopes of increasing water efficiency. The model ordinance is a tool that can be adapted or revised by member agencies and local governments to improve water use efficiency within their jurisdictions. The model water conservation ordinance form and structure is consistent with many existing water conservation ordinances adopted by local agencies throughout southern California and includes many similar provisions. It also contains provisions that have been previously recommended in the California Urban Water Conservation Council’s Best Management Practices and the Department of Water Resource’s Urban Drought Guidebook. This model ordinance is written for the benefit of cities, counties and water districts and contains italicized comments throughout the ordinance that identify the provisions that may be specific to these different types of entities. As a result, it can be readily adapted to apply to different types of entities, including a city or county with a municipally owned water service, a city or county that is not a water provider, or a public water district. The model water conservation ordinance includes permanent water-waste prohibitions, escalating water restrictions to be implemented over three water-supply shortage conditions, penalties and violations, and other general provisions for consideration. The permanent water-waste restrictions include primarily behavioral measures such as limiting irrigation times, prohibiting the washing of paved surfaces, and controlling excessive runoff. A number of cities, counties, and water districts within Metropolitan’s service area have already adopted many of these permanent restrictions. The model’s escalating water restriction levels mirror Metropolitan’s Water Supply Alert resolution and progress from permanent baseline restrictions to mandatory reductions during a water supply allocation. The model ordinance purposely does not contain specific triggers for determining water supply levels, such as a certain percentage of required water reduction or certain amount of reduction in supply. The number of escalating water restriction levels and the actual triggers for determining particular water supply conditions is left to the discretion of the adopting entity. The model ordinance contains penalty provisions that allow for criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement, and include such penalties as monetary fines, water flow-restrictions, and termination of service. Other methods of enforcement could include water conservation rate-structures. The model ordinance also contains other provisions for adopting entities’ consideration, including requirements to utilize recycled water, development of water conservation plans, water-waste hotlines, limits on new building permits, and implementation of water allocations. In essence, the model water conservation ordinance provides a menu of options for member agencies and local governments to better control local water use and address the current water supply conditions within their jurisdictions. Adopting entities will need the input and guidance of their governing bodies and legal counsel when considering how to adapt or revise the model ordinance to address their particular conditions. 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 4 ORDINANCE NO. ___ AN ORDINANCE OF [GOVERNING BODY OF JURISDICTIONAL ENTITY] ESTABLISHING A WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE PROGRAM AND REGULATIONS Section I: Title. This chapter will be known as the [INSERT ENTITY] Water Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Program. Section II. Findings. a. A reliable minimum supply of potable water is essential to the public health, safety and welfare of the people and economy of the southern California region. b. Southern California is a semi-arid region and is largely dependent upon imported water supplies. A growing population, climate change, environmental concerns, and other factors in other parts of the State and western United States, make the region highly susceptible to water supply reliability issues. c. Careful water management that includes active water conservation measures not only in times of drought, but at all times, is essential to ensure a reliable minimum supply of water to meet current and future water supply needs. d. Article X, Section 2 of the California Constitution declares that the general welfare requires that water resources be put to beneficial use, waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use of water be prevented, and conservation of water be fully exercised with a view to the reasonable and beneficial use thereof. e. Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution declares that a city or county may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws. [Not applicable to water districts] f. California Water Code section 375 authorizes water suppliers to adopt and enforce a comprehensive water conservation program to reduce water consumption and conserve supplies. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] g. The adoption and enforcement of a water conservation and supply shortage program is necessary to manage the [ENTITY]’s potable water supply in the short and long-term and to avoid or minimize the effects of drought and shortage within the [ENTITY]. Such program is essential to ensure a reliable and sustainable minimum supply of water for the public health, safety and welfare. Section III. Declaration of Purpose and Intent. a. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a water conservation and supply shortage program that will reduce water consumption within the [ENTITY] through conservation, enable effective water supply planning, assure reasonable and beneficial use of water, prevent waste of water, and 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 5 maximize the efficient use of water within the [ENTITY] to avoid and minimize the effect and hardship of water shortage to the greatest extent possible. b. This chapter establishes permanent water conservation standards intended to alter behavior related to water use efficiency at all times and further establishes three levels of water supply shortage response actions to be implemented during times of declared water shortage or declared water shortage emergency, with increasing restrictions on water use in response to worsening drought or emergency conditions and decreasing supplies. Section IV. Definitions. a. The following words and phrases whenever used in this chapter have the meaning defined in this section: 1. “Person” means any natural person or persons, corporation, public or private entity, governmental agency or institution, including all agencies and departments of [ENTITY], or any other user of water provided by the [ENTITY]. 2. “Landscape irrigation system” means an irrigation system with pipes, hoses, spray heads, or sprinkling devices that are operated by hand or through an automated system. 3. “Large landscape areas” means a lawn, landscape, or other vegetated area, or combination thereof, equal to more than one (1) acre of irrigable land. 4. “Single pass cooling systems” means equipment where water is circulated only once to cool equipment before being disposed. 5. “Potable water” means water which is suitable for drinking. 6. “Recycled water” means the reclamation and reuse of non-potable water for beneficial use as defined in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. 7. “Billing unit” means the unit of water used to apply water rates for purposes of calculating water charges for a persons water usage and equals ___ [To be determined by ENTITY]. [Not applicable to city / county that is not water provider] Section V. Application a. The provisions of this chapter apply to any person in the use of any potable water provided by the [ENTITY]. b. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to uses of water necessary to protect public health and safety or for essential government services, such as police, fire and other similar emergency services. c. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the use of recycled water, with the exception of Section VI(a). 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 6 d. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the use of water by commercial nurseries and commercial growers to sustain plants, trees, shrubs, crops or other vegetation intended for commercial sale. e. This chapter is intended solely to further the conservation of water. It is not intended to implement any provision of federal, State, or local statutes, ordinances, or regulations relating to protection of water quality or control of drainage or runoff. Refer to the local jurisdiction or Regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any stormwater ordinances and stormwater management plans. Section VI: Permanent Water Conservation Requirements – Prohibition Against Waste The following water conservation requirements are effective at all times and are permanent. Violations of this section will be considered waste and an unreasonable use of water. [Items in RED are Metropolitan Ordinance requirements] a. Limits on Watering Hours: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. [Times to be determined by ENTITY] Pacific Standard Time on any day, except by use of a hand- water shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system. b. Limit on Watering Duration: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water using a landscape irrigation system or a watering device that is not continuously attended is limited to no more than fifteen (15) minutes watering per day per station. This subsection does not apply to landscape irrigation systems that exclusively use very low-flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour and weather based controllers or stream rotor sprinklers that meet a 70% efficiency standard. c. No Excessive Water Flow or Runoff: Watering or irrigating of any lawn, landscape or other vegetated area in a manner that causes or allows excessive water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter or ditch is prohibited. d. No Washing Down Hard or Paved Surfaces: Washing down hard or paved surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or alleys, is prohibited except when necessary to alleviate safety or sanitary hazards, and then only by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off device, a low-volume, high-pressure cleaning machine equipped to recycle any water used, or a low-volume high-pressure water broom. e. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: Excessive use, loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system for any period of time after such escape of water should have reasonably been discovered and corrected and in no event more than seven (7) days [Time to be determined by ENTITY] of receiving notice from the [ENTITY], is prohibited. [Items in BLUE are required for BMP 13: Water Waste Prevention compliance] f. Re-circulating Water Required for Water Fountains and Decorative Water Features: Operating a water fountain or other decorative water feature that does not use re-circulated water is prohibited. a. and/or b. satisfy the MET reqs. 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 7 g. Limits on Washing Vehicles: Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat or trailer, whether motorized or not is prohibited, except by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device. This subsection does not apply to any commercial car washing facility. h. Drinking Water Served Upon Request Only: Eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to a restaurant, hotel, cafe, cafeteria, bar, or other public place where food or drinks are sold, served, or offered for sale, are prohibited from providing drinking water to any person unless expressly requested. i. Commercial Lodging Establishments Must Provide Guests Option to Decline Daily Linen Services: Hotels, motels and other commercial lodging establishments must provide customers the option of not having towels and linen laundered daily. Commercial lodging establishments must prominently display notice of this option in each bathroom using clear and easily understood language. j. No Installation of Single Pass Cooling Systems: Installation of single pass cooling systems is prohibited in buildings requesting new water service. k. No Installation of Non-re-circulating in Commercial Car Wash and Laundry Systems: Installation of non-re-circulating water systems is prohibited in new commercial conveyor car wash and new commercial laundry systems. l. Restaurants Required to Use Water Conserving Dish Wash Spray Valves: Food preparation establishments, such as restaurants or cafes, are prohibited from using non-water conserving dish wash spray valves. m. Commercial Car Wash Systems: Effective on January 1, ___ [To be determined by ENTITY], all new commercial conveyor car wash systems must have installed operational re-circulating water systems, or must have secured a waiver of this requirement from the [ENTITY]. Section VII: Level 1 Water Supply Shortage a. A Level 1 Water Supply Shortage exists when the [ENTITY] determines, in its sole discretion, that due to drought or other water supply conditions, a water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists and a consumer demand reduction is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately respond to existing water conditions. Upon the declaration by the [ENTITY] of a Level 1 Water Supply Shortage condition, the [ENTITY] will implement the mandatory Level 1 conservation measures identified in this section. b. Additional Water Conservation Measures: In addition to the prohibited uses of water identified in Section VI, the following water conservation requirements apply during a declared Level 1 Water Supply Shortage: 1. Limits on Watering Days: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to three days per week on a schedule established and posted by the [ENTITY]. During the months of November through March, watering or 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 8 irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to no more than one day per week on a schedule established and posted by the [ENTITY]. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that exclusively use very low flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering or irrigating by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self- closing water shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system. 2. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within seventy-two (72) hours of notification by the [ENTITY] unless other arrangements are made with the [ENTITY]. Section VIII. Level 2 Water Supply Shortage a. A Level 2 Water Supply Shortage exists when the [ENTITY] determines, in its sole discretion, that due to drought or other water supply conditions, a water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists and a consumer demand reduction is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately respond to existing water conditions. Upon the declaration by the [ENTITY] of a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage condition, the [ENTITY] will implement the mandatory Level 2 conservation measures identified in this section. b. Additional Conservation Measures: In addition to the prohibited uses of water identified in Section VI and VII, the following additional water conservation requirements apply during a declared Level 2 Water Supply Shortage: 1. Watering Days: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to two days per week on a schedule established and posted by the [ENTITY]. During the months of November through March, watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to no more than one day per week on a schedule established and posted by the [ENTITY]. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that exclusively use very low flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering or irrigating by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system. 2. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within forty-eight (48) hours of notification by the [ENTITY] unless other arrangements are made with the [ENTITY]. 3. Limits on Filling Ornamental Lakes or Ponds: Filling or re-filling ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life, provided that such animals are of significant value and have been actively managed within the water feature prior to declaration of a supply shortage level under this ordinance. 4. Limits on Washing Vehicles: Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to, any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat or trailer, whether motorized 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 9 or not, is prohibited except by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device, by high pressure/low volume wash systems, or at a commercial car washing facility that utilizes a re-circulating water system to capture or reuse water. 5. Limits on Filling Residential Swimming Pools & Spas: Re-filling of more than one foot and initial filling of residential swimming pools or outdoor spas with potable water is prohibited. Section IX. Level 3 Water Supply Shortage – Emergency Condition a. A Level 3 Water Supply Shortage condition is also referred to as an “Emergency” condition. A Level 3 condition exists when the [ENTITY] declares a water shortage emergency and notifies its residents and businesses that a significant reduction in consumer demand is necessary to maintain sufficient water supplies for public health and safety. Upon the declaration of a Level 3 Water Supply Shortage condition, the [ENTITY] will implement the mandatory Level 3 conservation measures identified in this section. b. Additional Conservation Measures: In addition to the prohibited uses of water identified in Section VI, VII, and VIII, the following water conservation requirements apply during a declared Level 3 Water Supply Shortage Emergency: 1. No Watering or Irrigating: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is prohibited. This restriction does not apply to the following categories of use, unless the [ENTITY] has determined that recycled water is available and may be applied to the use: i. Maintenance of vegetation, including trees and shrubs, that are watered using a hand-held bucket or similar container, hand-held hose equipped with a positive self–closing water shut-off nozzle or device; ii. Maintenance of existing landscape necessary for fire protection; iii. Maintenance of existing landscape for soil erosion control; iv. Maintenance of plant materials identified to be rare or essential to the well-being of protected species; v. Maintenance of landscape within active public parks and playing fields, day care centers, golf course greens, and school grounds, provided that such irrigation does not exceed two (2) days per week according to the schedule established in Section VIII(b)(1) and time restrictions in Section VI(a) and (b)(1); vi. Actively irrigated environmental mitigation projects. 2. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within twenty four (24) hours of notification by the [ENTITY] unless other arrangements are made with the [ENTITY]. 3. a. No New Potable Water Service: Upon declaration of a Level 3 Water Supply 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 10 Shortage Emergency condition, no new potable water service will be provided, no new temporary meters or permanent meters will be provided, and no statements of immediate ability to serve or provide potable water service (such as, will-serve letters, certificates, or letters of availability) will be issued, except under the following circumstances: 1. A valid, unexpired building permit has been issued for the project; or 2. The project is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; or 3. The applicant provides substantial evidence of an enforceable commitment that water demands for the project will be offset prior to the provision of a new water meter(s) to the satisfaction of the [ENTITY]. This provision does not preclude the resetting or turn-on of meters to provide continuation of water service or the restoration of service that has been interrupted for a period of one year or less. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] or b. Limits on Building Permits: The [ENTITY] will limit or withhold the issuance of building permits which require new or expanded water service, except to protect the public health, safety and welfare, or in cases which meet the [ENTITY]’s adopted conservation offset requirements. [Not applicable to water districts] 4. Discontinue Service: The [ENTITY], in its sole discretion, may discontinue service to consumers who willfully violate provisions of this section. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] 5. No New Annexations: Upon the declaration of a Level 3 Water Supply Shortage condition, the [ENTITY] will suspend consideration of annexations to its service area. This subsection does not apply to boundary corrections and annexations that will not result in any increased use of water. Section X. Procedures for Determination / Notification of Water Supply Shortage a. Declaration and Notification of Water Supply Shortage: The existence of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 Water Supply Shortage conditions may be declared by resolution of the [ENTITY] adopted at a regular or special public meeting held in accordance with State law. The mandatory conservation requirements applicable to Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 conditions will take effect on the tenth day after the date the shortage level is declared. Within five (5) days following the declaration of the shortage level, the [ENTITY] must publish a copy of the resolution in a newspaper used for publication of official notices. If the [ENTITY] activates a water allocation process, it must provide notice of the activation by including it in the regular billing statement or by any other mailing to the address to which the [ENTITY] customarily mails the billing statement for fees or charges for on-going water service. A water allocation will be effective on the fifth day following the date of mailing or at such later date as specified in the notice. Section XI. Hardship Waiver 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 11 a. Undue and Disproportionate Hardship: If, due to unique circumstances, a specific requirement of this chapter would result in undue hardship to a person using water or to property upon which water is used, that is disproportionate to the impacts to water users generally or to similar property or classes of water users, then the person may apply for a waiver to the requirements as provided in this section. b. Written Finding: The waiver may be granted or conditionally granted only upon a written finding of the existence of facts demonstrating an undue hardship to a person using water or to property upon which water is used, that is disproportionate to the impacts to water users generally or to similar property or classes of water use due to specific and unique circumstances of the user or the user’s property. 1. Application: Application for a waiver must be on a form prescribed by the [ENTITY] and accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee in an amount set by [GOVERNING BODY OF ENTITY] resolution. 2. Supporting Documentation: The application must be accompanied by photographs, maps, drawings, and other information, including a written statement of the applicant. 3. Required Findings for Waiver: An application for a waiver will be denied unless the [Title of approving authority] finds, based on the information provided in the application, supporting documents, or such additional information as may be requested, and on water use information for the property as shown by the records of the [ENTITY] or its Agent, all of the following: i. That the waiver does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other residents and businesses; ii. That because of special circumstances applicable to the property or its use, the strict application of this chapter would have a disproportionate impact on the property or use that exceeds the impacts to residents and businesses generally; iii. That the authorizing of such waiver will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent properties, and will not materially affect the ability of the [ENTITY] to effectuate the purpose of this chapter and will not be detrimental to the public interest; and iv. That the condition or situation of the subject property or the intended use of the property for which the waiver is sought is not common, recurrent or general in nature. 4. Approval Authority: The [APPROPRIATE ENTITY MANAGER] must act upon any completed application no later than ten (10) days after submittal and may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the waiver. The applicant requesting the waiver must be promptly notified in writing of any action taken. Unless specified otherwise at the time a waiver is approved, the waiver will apply too the subject property during the period of the mandatory water supply shortage condition. The decision of the [APPROPRIATE ENTITY MANAGER] will be final. 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 12 Section XII. Penalties and Violations [Metropolitan requires Penalty and Enforcement Provisions. The following are some examples of possible penalties. Please Note: monetary penalties are not required.] a. Misdemeanor: Any violation of this chapter may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both. b. Penalties: Penalties for failure to comply with any provisions of the ordinance are as follows: 1. First Violation: The [ENTITY] will issue a written warning and deliver a copy of this ordinance by mail. 2. Second Violation: A second violation within the preceding twelve (12) calendar months is punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). 3. Third Violation: A third violation within the preceding twelve (12) calendar months is punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred and fifty ($250). 4. Fourth and Subsequent Violations: A fourth and any subsequent violation is punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred ($500). i. Water Flow Restrictor: In addition to any fines, the [ENTITY] may install a water flow restrictor device of approximately one gallon per minute capacity for services up to one and one-half inch size and comparatively sized restrictors for larger services after written notice of intent to install a flow restrictor for a minimum of forty eight (48) hours. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] 5. Discontinuing Service: In addition to any fines and the installation of a water flow restrictor, the [ENTITY] may disconnect a customer’s water service for willful violations of mandatory restrictions in this chapter. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] c. Cost of Flow Restrictor and Disconnecting Service: A person or entity that violates this ordinance is responsible for payment of the [ENTITY]’s charges for installing and/or removing any flow restricting device and for disconnecting and/or reconnecting service per the [ENTITY]’s schedule of charges then in effect. The charge for installing and/or removing any flow restricting device must be paid to the [ENTITY] before the device is removed. Nonpayment will be subject to the same remedies as nonpayment of basic water rates. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] d. Separate Offenses: Each day that a violation of this ordinance occurs is a separate offense. e. Notice and Hearing: 1. The [ENTITY] will issue a Notice of Violation by mail or personal delivery at least ten (10) days before taking enforcement action. Such notice must describe the violation and 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 13 the date by which corrective action must be taken. A customer may appeal the Notice of Violation by filing a written notice of appeal with the [ENTITY] no later than the close of business on the day before the date scheduled for enforcement action. Any Notice of Violation not timely appealed will be final. Upon receipt of a timely appeal, a hearing on the appeal will be scheduled, and the [ENTITY] will mail written notice of the hearing date to the customer at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing. 2. Pending receipt of a written appeal or pending a hearing pursuant to an appeal, the [ENTITY] may take appropriate steps to prevent the unauthorized use of water as appropriate to the nature and extent of the violations and the current declared water Level condition. Section XIII. Severability If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase in this chapter is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the chapter will not be affected. The [GOVERNING BODY OF ENTITY] hereby declares it would have passed this chapter and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or is declared invalid. Other Measures Available for Consideration a. Water Allocations and Mandatory Reductions 1. Water Allocations / Water Budget: The [ENTITY] will activate a water allocation process using a method that does not in effect penalize persons for prior implementation of conservation methods or installation of water-saving devices. The [ENTITY] must provide notice of activation of the allocation process by including it in the regular billing statement for the fee or charge or by any other mailing to the address to which the [ENTITY] customarily mails the billing statement for fees or charges for on-going water service. Following the effective date of the water allocation, any person using water in excess of the allocation will be subject to a penalty in the amount of $__ for each billing unit of water in excess of the allocation. The penalty for excess water usage will be cumulative to any other remedy or penalty that may be imposed for violation of this ordinance. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider]. [Appropriate in Level 1, 2 or 3] or 2. Mandatory Percentage Use Reductions: During a Level __ [To be determined by ENTITY] Water Supply Shortage condition, all customers will be required to reduce water consumption by a percentage determined by the [ENTITY]. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider]. [Appropriate in Level 1, 2 or 3] b. Large Landscape Areas – Rain Sensors: Large landscape areas, such as parks, cemeteries, golf courses, school grounds, and playing fields, that use landscape irrigation systems to water or irrigate, must use landscape irrigation systems with rain sensors that automatically shut off such 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 14 systems during periods of rain or irrigation timers which automatically use information such as evapotranspiration sensors to set an efficient water use schedule. c. Construction Purposes: Recycled or non-potable water must be used for construction purposes when available. d. Water Recycling Required if Available: The use of potable water, other than recycled water, is prohibited for specified uses after the [ENTITY] has provided to the user an analysis showing that recycled water is available, a cost-effective alternative to potable water for such uses and the user has had a reasonable time, as determined by the [ENTITY], to make the conversion to recycled water. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] e. Water Recycling – New Service: Prior to the connection of any new water service, an evaluation must be done by the [ENTITY] to determine whether recycled water exists to supply all or some of the water needed and recycled water must be utilized to the extent feasible. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] f. City / County Water Recycling Plan: The [ENTITY] must prepare a water recycling master plan that contains recommendations to increase the amount of recycled water used and must report to the [ENTITY GOVERNING BODY] annually on the progress towards implementing such recommendations. [Not applicable to water districts] g. City / County Conservation Reports: Upon request of the [ENTITY], [ENTITY] Departments must prepare and submit quarterly reports on their water conservation efforts. The reports will be consolidated by the [APPROPRIATE ENTITY MANAGER] and reported to the [ENTITY GOVERNING BODY] at a minimum of once a year. [Not applicable to water districts] h. Customer Water Conservation Reports: The [ENTITY] may, by written request, require all commercial, residential and industrial customers using ______ [To be determined by ENTITY] or more billing units per year to submit a water conservation plan and to submit quarterly progress reports on such plan. The conservation plan must include recommendations for increased water savings, including increased water recycling based on feasibility, and the reports must include progress to date on implementation of such recommendations. i. Water Conserving Plumbing Standards 1. Retrofits Upon Sale or Transfer: On or after January 1, 2010, no structure may be sold or transferred unless all existing plumbing fixtures in the structure are retrofitted exclusively with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. [Not applicable to water districts] 2. Change in Service: On or after January 1, 2010, upon the establishment of new water service or a change in water service from one person to another non-family member, all existing plumbing fixtures must be retrofitted exclusively with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] j. Reporting Mechanism - Hotline: The [ENTITY] will establish a water waste hotline for residents to report violations of this chapter. k. State Model Landscape Ordinance: The Department of Water Resources State Model Landscaping Ordinance is adopted by reference and incorporated as part of this Chapter. The full text of the Model Landscaping Ordinance is available on the [ENTITY] website at __________ 1/22/09 – Version 2 1/22/09 – Version 2 15 and a copy is maintained with the [ENTITY]. [Alternatively, the ENTITY may adopt a local ordinance at least as effective as the state model]. 1/22/09—Version 2 APPENDIX WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE SUMMARY TABLE Permanent Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 — Other Provisions Emergency for Consideration Restrictions Same as Permanent+ Same as Permanent& Same as Permanent, Level 1 + Level l. &Leve12+ o Water allocation requirements and penalties for exceeding • No Watering: 9am-5pm, o Watering limited to 3 o Watering limited to 2 o No watering or irrigating allotment except by hand days a week days a week with certain exceptions o Mandatory%reduction • Irrigation system limit of o Fix leaks within 72 hours o Fix leaks within 48 hours o Fix leaks within 24 hours and penalties for overage 15 minutes o No filling or re-filling o No new potable water o Large landscape areas • No excessive water flow ornamental lakes or service must have rain sensors or runoff ponds o No new annexations to o Recycled or non-potable • No washing down hard o Wash vehicles only at car service areas water must be used for or paved surfaces wash with re-circulating construction system o Limit or withhold • Obligation to fix leaks in building permits o Must use recycled water reasonable time(within 7 o No filling residential if entity shows cost days of notice) pools or outdoor spas o No new annexations effective alternative • Fountains only with re- o Recycled water must be circulating water used for new water connection if feasible • Wash vehicles only with bucket or shut-off nozzle o City/County prepares water recycling plan and • Restaurants only serve reports on progress water on request o Departments prepare • Hotels must provide annual conservation guests option to not reports 1/22/09—Version 2 1/22/09—Version 2 launder linen daily o Customers that use more than billing units • No installation of single- required to submit water pass cooling systems conservation report • No installation of non re- o Plumbing retrofits upon circulating car wash sale,transfer or change in systems service • Restaurants must use o Establish water waste conserving nozzles Hotline • Commercial Car Wash o Adopt State Model Systems use Re- Landscape Ordinance by Circulating by Jan. 1,_ reference Penalties Same as Permanent Same as Permanent Same as Permanent • Fines,flow restrictor or disconnect service after 4'violation • Misdemeanor • Reporting mechanism 17 1/22/09—Version 2 ORDINANCE NO. 09-01 I ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT INSTITUTING WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES, PROHIBITION AGAINST WATER WASTE AND WATER SHORTAGE SUPPLY CONTINGENCIES WHEREAS,California has had one of the driest years on record, with eight of the past ten years meetingdrought-level conditions; and WHEREAS,storage in the Colorado River system has dropped tofifty-five ( 55)percent of total capacity; and WHEREAS,the flow of the California Aqueduct has been restricted by up to thirty-five (35) percent, due to a federal court ruling to protect the Delta Smelt; and WHEREAS,the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a statewide drought and issued a State of Emergency to address the California water shortage, requesting that all water users reduce their water use by twenty (20) percent and asking all water agencies to assist their customers in reducing their use through a water conservation program; and WHEREAS,the Orange County Grand Jury investigated solutions into the looming water crisis in California and recommends in its report for local water agencies a goal often-percent voluntary conservation, a focus on outdoor usage, the development of monthly allocations for each customer and the implementation ofconservation-inducing pricing; and WHEREAS,the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is currently in a Water Supply Alert" phase and urges implementation of " extraordinary conservation measures", such as conservation pricing, outdoor water restrictions, prohibition of runoff, enhanced rebates, and coordination with the Municipal Water District of Orange County to develop a unified regional message and to accelerate media and outreach campaigns; and WHEREAS,the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is requiring ordinances from all agencies that receive rebate incentives detailing water conservation measures, prohibitions against water waste and associated penalties; and WHEREAS,the Municipal Water District of Orange County, the agency responsible for providing the Yorba Linda Water District with imported water through the Metropolitan Water District, has enacted a resolution asking every Orange County resident and business to immediately reduce their water usage by ten-percent (10); and WHEREAS,the Orange County Water District, the agency responsible for supervising the Orange County Groundwater Basin, has implemented the "OC Water Hero" public education campaign, urging customers to conserve twenty gallons of water per person, per day; and WHEREAS,the Yorba Linda Water District has broad authority to enact water conservation rules under the laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS,the adoption of water conservation measures would assist in avoiding or minimizing the effects of water supply restrictions and a water shortage in Southern California. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, under the authority of Water Code 350 and 31028, that the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District, does hereby FIND AND DETERMINE that matters set forth in the above recitals are true and correct, and that the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District therefore DECLARES the existence of an emergency caused by drought or other threatened or existing water shortage; and THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, under the authority of Water Code 350 and 31028, that the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District, does hereby FIND, DETERMINE AND DECLARE that water conservation measures and restriction on the use of District water are necessary and appropriate to protect the health and safety of water users within the Yorba Linda Water District; and THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, under authority of Water Code 353 and 31026, that the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District, based upon the findings set forth herein, does hereby PROHIBIT the wastage of District water and does hereby ORDER that the following water conservation measures and water use restrictions are necessary and appropriate to prevent the waste of District water and to protect the health and safety of water users with the Yorba Linda Water District. These measures will be effective as of July 1, 2009. SECTION 1:Permanent Water Conservation Measures and Prohibitions Against Water Waste. A. The following water conservation requirements are effective at all times and are permanent. Violations of this section will be considered waste and an unreasonable use of water. 1. Limits on Watering Hours Watering or irrigation of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day, or between hours later designated by the District, except for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system. This subsection does not apply to landscape 2 irrigation systems that exclusively use very low-flow drip irrigation where no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour. 2. Limit on Watering Duration Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area is limited to fifteen (15) minutes watering per station per day. This subsection does not apply to landscape irrigation systems that exclusively use very low-flow drip irrigation where no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour and weather based controllers or stream rotor sprinklers that meet a 70% efficiency standard. 3. No Waterina During Rain Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area is prohibited when it is currently raining or there is a forecasted chance of rain of fifty (50) percent or higher. 4. No Excessive Water Flow or Runoff Water or irrigation of any lawn, landscape or other vegetated area in a manner that causes or allows excessive water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter or ditch is prohibited. 5. No Washing Down Hard or Paved Surfaces Washing down hard or paved surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or alley, is prohibited except when necessary to alleviate safety or sanitary hazards and then only by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a low-volume, high-pressure cleaning machine equipped to recycle any water used, or a low-volume high-pressure water broom. 6. Obligation to Fix Leaks Breaks or Other Malfunctions Excessive use, loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system, including that of irrigation systems, beyond a reasonable period of time after such escape of water should have been discovered and corrected, and in no event more than three (3) calendar days of receiving notice from the District, is prohibited. 7. Re-circulating Water Required for Water Fountains and Decorative Water Features Operating a water fountain or other decorative water feature that does not use re-circulated water is prohibited. 8. Limits on Washing Vehicles Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat or trailer, whether motorized or not is prohibited, except by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container and/or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device. This subsection does not apply to any commercial car washing facility. 3 9. Drinking Water Served Upon Request Only Eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to a restaurant, hotel, cafe, cafeteria, bar, or other public place where food or drinks are sold, served, or offered for sale, are prohibited from providing drinking water to any person unless expressly requested. 10.Commercial Lodging Establishments Must Provide Guests the Option to Decline Daily Linen Services Hotels, motels and other commercial lodging establishments must provide customers the option of not having towels and linen laundered daily. Commercial lodging establishments must prominently display notice of this option in each bathroom using clear and easily understood language. 11. No Installation of Single Pass Cooling Systems Installation of single pass cooling systems is prohibited in buildings requesting new water service. 12.No Installation of Non-re-circulating water system in Commercial Laundry Systems Installation of non-re-circulating water systems is prohibited in new commercial laundry systems. 13. Restaurants Required to Use Water Conserving Dish Wash Spray Valves Food preparation establishments, such as restaurants or cafes, are prohibited from using non-water conserving dish wash spray valves. 14. Commercial Car Wash Systems Effective on July 1, 2009, all new commercial conveyor car wash systems must have installed operational re-circulating water systems, or must have secured a waiver of this requirement from the District. SECTION 2:Stage 1 - Water Supply Shortage Water Use Reduction Goal - up to 10%) A. A Stage 1 Water Supply Shortage exists when the District determines, in its sole discretion, that due to drought or other water supply conditions, a water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists and a consumer demand reduction is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately respond to existing water conditions, or without prior Board approval when the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California changes its Water Supply Alert stage to Condition 2: Water Supply Alert". B. In addition to the prohibited uses of water identified as permanent water conservation measures and prohibitions against water waste (Section 1), the following water conservation requirements apply during a declared Stage 1 Water Supply Shortage. 4 1. Limits on Watering Days Watering or irrigation of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area is limited to three (3) calendar days per week, in which odd numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and even numbered addresses are permitted irrigate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. No irrigation is permitted on Sunday. This subsection does not apply to any landscape irrigation system that exclusively use very low-flow drip irrigation where no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour and weather based controllers or stream rotor sprinklers that meet a 70% efficiency standard. SECTION 3:Stage 2 - Water Supply Shortage Water Use Reduction Goal- up to 20%) A. A Stage 2 Water Supply Shortage exists when the District determines, in its sole discretion, that due to drought or other water supply conditions, a water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists and a consumer demand reduction is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately respond to existing water conditions, or without prior Board approval when the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California changes its Water Supply Alert stage to Condition 3: Water Supply Allocation of 5% through 15%". B. In addition to the prohibited uses of water identified as permanent water conservation measures and prohibitions against water waste (Section 1), the following water conservation requirements apply during a declared Stage 2 Water Supply Shortage: 1. Limits on Watering Days Watering or irrigation of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area in the months of April through October, is limited to three (3) calendar days per week in which odd numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and even numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. No irrigation is permitted on Sunday. In the months of November through March, irrigation is limited to two (2) calendar days per week, in which odd numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate Monday and Friday, and even numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate Tuesday and Saturday. This subsection does not apply to any landscape irrigation system that exclusively uses very low-flow drip irrigation where no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour and weather based controllers or stream rotor sprinklers that meet a 70% efficiency standard. 2. Obligation to Fix Leaks. Breaks, or Other Malfunctions Excessive use, loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system for any period of time after such escape of water should reasonably have been discovered and corrected and in no event more than two (2) calendar days of receiving notice from the District, is prohibited. 5 SECTION 4:Stage 3 - Water Supply Shortage Water Use Reduction Goal- up to 35%) A. A Stage 3 Water Supply Shortage exists when the District determines, in its sole discretion, that due to drought or other water supply conditions, a water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists and a consumer demand reduction is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately respond to existing water conditions, or without prior Board approval when the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California changes its Water Supply Alert stage to Condition 3: Water Supply Allocation of 20% through 35%". In addition to the prohibited uses of water identified as permanent water conservation measures and prohibitions against water waste Section 1), the following water conservation requirements apply during a declared Stage 3 Water Supply Shortage: 1. Limits on Watering Days Watering or irrigation of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area in the months of April through October is limited to two (2) calendar days per week, in which odd numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate on Monday and Friday, and even numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate on Tuesday and Saturday. In the months of November through March, is limited to one (1) calendar day per week, in which odd numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate on Monday only and even numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate Saturday only This subsection does not apply to landscape irrigation systems that exclusively use very low-flow drip irrigation where no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour and weather based controllers or stream rotor sprinklers that meet a 70% efficiency standard. 2. Limits on Filling Swimming Pools & Spas Re-filling of more than one foot and initial filling of residential swimming pools or outdoor spas is prohibited. SECTION 5:Stage 4 - Water Supply Shortage - Emergency Condition Water Use Reduction Goal- 40% or Greater) A. A Stage 4 Water Supply Shortage is also referred to as an "emergency" condition. A Stage 4 Water Supply Shortage exists when the District declares, in its sole discretion, a water shortage emergency and notifies its residents and businesses that a significant reduction in consumer demand is necessary to maintain sufficient water supplies for public health and safety, or without prior Board approval when the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California changes its Water Supply Alert stage to "Condition 3: Water Supply Allocation of 40% or greater'. B. In addition to the prohibited uses of water identified as permanent water conservation measures and prohibitions against water waste (Section 1), the following water conservation requirements apply during a declared Stage 4 Water Supply Shortage: 6 1. No Watering or Irrigating Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is prohibited. This restriction does not apply to the following categories of use: a. Maintenance of vegetation, including trees and shrubs, that are watered using a hand-held bucket or similar container, hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device; b. Maintenance of existing landscape necessary for fire protection; c. Maintenance of existing landscape for soil erosion control; d. Actively irrigated environmental mitigation projects. 2. Obligation to Fix Leaks. Breaks, or Other Malfunctions Excessive use, loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system for any period of time after such escape of water should reasonably have been discovered and corrected and in no event more than one (1) calendar day of receiving notice from the District, is prohibited. 3. No New Water Service Upon declaration of a Stage 4 Water Supply Shortage Emergency condition, no new water service will be provided and no new temporary meters or permanent meters will be provided, except as is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. SECTION 6:Hardship Variance A. If, due to unique circumstances, a specific requirement of this ordinance would result in undue hardship to a person using water or to property upon which water is used, that is disproportionate to the impacts to water users generally or to similar property or classes of water users, then the person may apply for a variance to the requirements as provided in this section. 1. Written Finding The variance may be granted or conditionally granted only upon a written finding of the existence of facts demonstrating an undue hardship to a person using water or to property upon which water is used, that is disproportionate to the impacts to water users generally or to similar property or classes of water use due to specific and unique circumstances of the user or the user's property. 2. Application Application for a variance must be on a form prescribed by the Yorba Linda Water District (Exhibit A) and accompanied by a $25 non- refundable processing fee. 7 3. Supportina Documentation The application must be accompanied by photographs, maps, drawings, and other information showing why the request should be granted, including a written statement of the applicant. 4. Required Findings for Variance An application for a variance will be denied unless the District finds, based on the information provided in the application, supporting documents, or such additional information as may be requested, and on water use information for the property as shown by the records of the District, all of the following: a. That the variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other residents and businesses; b. That because of special circumstances applicable to the property or its use, the strict application of this chapter would have a disproportionate impact on the property or use that exceeds the impacts to residents and businesses generally; c. That the authorizing of such variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent properties and will not be detrimental to the public interest; and d. That the condition or situation of the subject property or the intended use of the property for which the variance is sought is not common, recurrent or general in nature. e. That conservation is already being accomplished through the previous installation of water saving features. 5. Approval Authority The General Manager's Designee shall promptly act upon any completed application no later than seven (7) calendar days after submittal and may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance. The applicant requesting the variance shall be promptly notified in writing of any action taken (Exhibit J). Unless specified otherwise at the time a variance is approved, the variance will apply to the subject property during the period of the mandatory water supply shortage condition and if approved or conditionally approved, will apply from the date of approval only. Any previous violations and/or subsequent penalties are final. The decision of the General Manager's Designee can be appealed to the General Manager by written notice within seven (7) calendar days of the date of the denied waiver. The General Manager shall act upon an appeal within thirty (30) calendar days of the District's receipt of the applicant's appeal. The General Manager's decision shall be final. 8 6. Previous Violations Any approved or conditionally approved waiver is valid from the date in which it was approved or conditionally approved forward. Any previous violations and subsequent fines or penalties associated with those violations are final and will not be reimbursed. SECTION 7:Penalties and Violations A. Violations of any provisions of the ordinance herein must be personally observed by members of the District staff able to personally attest to them. The fines for such violations will be collected on the water bill. Failure to pay a fine amount will be treated as nonpayment of the water bill and water service may be terminated as a result. Protests for violations are allowable per Section 8 of this ordinance. The fines for such violations are as follows: 1. First Violation The Yorba Linda Water District will hand deliver a door hanger (Exhibit B) to the location of the violation and will also mail a Notice of First Violation (Exhibit C) to the current billing address. 2. Second Violation A second violation within twelve (12) calendar months of the first violation is punishable by a penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars 100). This amount will be added to the next water bill fifteen days after the date of the violation, if not protested. The Yorba Linda Water District will hand deliver a door hanger (Exhibit B) to the location of the violation and will also send a Notice of Second Violation (Exhibit D) to the current billing address. 3. Third Violation A third violation within twelve (12) calendar months of the first or second violation is punishable by a penalty not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars ($250). This amount will be added to the next water bill fifteen days after the date of the violation, if not protested. The Yorba Linda Water District will hand deliver a door hanger (Exhibit B) to the location of the violation and will also send a Notice of Third Violation (Exhibit E) to the current billing address. 4. Fourth and Subsequent Violations A fourth and any subsequent violation within (12) calendar months of the first or any subsequent violation is punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). This amount will be added to the next water bill fifteen days after the date of the violation, if not protested. The Yorba Linda Water District will hand deliver a door hanger (Exhibit B) to the location of the violation and will also send a Notice of Fourth and Subsequent Violations (Exhibit F to the current billing address. 5. Water Flow Restrictor Device 9 In addition to any fines, the District, at the discretion of the General Manager, may install a water flow restrictor device of approximately one gallon per minute capacity for services up to one and one-half inch size and comparatively sized restrictors for larger services. The restrictor will be installed by the District forty-eight (48) hours after a Notice of Intent to Install Flow Restrictor (Exhibit G) is sent to the current billing address. The restrictor will remain installed for a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours or such time as the General Manager, in his discretion, should decide. 6. Water Service Discontinuation In addition to any fines and the installation of a water flow restrictor, the District, at the discretion of the General Manager, may disconnect a customer's water service for willful violations of mandatory restrictions listed herein. The discontinuation of service will be imposed by the District forty-eight (48) hours after a Notice of Intent to Discontinue Service (Exhibit H) is sent to the current billing address, and will be imposed in the same process as disconnection pertaining to unpaid bills. A person or entity that violates this ordinance is responsible for payment of the District's charges for installing and/or removing any flow restricting device and for disconnection and/or reconnecting service per the District's schedule of charges then in effect. The charge for installing and/or removing any flow restricting device must be paid to the District before the device is removed. Nonpayment will be subject to the same remedies as nonpayment of basic water rates. B. In the event that the individual responsible for the payment of the water bill is not the violator of the ordinance, notification of penalties will go to both the violation address and the billing address on file, with any and all fines and associated charges. Payment of the bill will be the final responsibility of the individual named on the account. SECTION 8:Relief from Enforcement A. The District will issue a Notice of Violation (Exhibits C-F) by mail or personal delivery at least fourteen (14) calendar days before taking enforcement action, with the exception of fourth and subsequent violations. Such notice will describe the violation and the date by which corrective action must be taken. A customer wishing to protest the Notice of Violation must first seek administrative review by the District by filing a written Notice of Review (Exhibit 1) with the District no later than fourteen (14) days from the date of notice. Any Notice of Violation not timely protested will be final. Upon receipt of a timely protest, the protest will be fully reviewed by the General Manager, with a Notice of Decision (Exhibit J) sent to the customer by mail within thirty (30) days of appeal. The District will only grant relief if the violation claimed is not in violation of the provisions of the Ordinance, the claim of violation is factually incorrect, or the District finds in its discretion that a violation did not occur. Should the District deny the customer relief, the customer may appeal the denial of the protest by filing a Form SC 100 with the Small Claims 10 division of the Superior Court within 25 days of the District's decision to deny the protest. (Gov. Code, § 53069.4 (b)(1); Cal. Code of Civ. Pro., § 1013 (a).) Pending receipt of a written appeal, and appeal to the Superior Court, the District may take appropriate steps to prevent the unauthorized use of water as appropriate to the nature and extent of the violations and the current declared water Stage condition. However, the District will not terminate water service while an appeal or hearing is still pending. SECTION 9:This Ordinance is Controlling To the extent that there is any inconsistency between this ordinance and the Urban Water Management Plan, any previous ordinances, resolutions, or other planning documents, or any other documents pertaining to water conservation or water use prohibitions, this ordinance shall prevail. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 2009 by the following called vote: AYES:Directors Armstrong, Beverage, Mills and Summerfield NOES:None ABSENT:Director Collett ABSTAIN:None 6111ohn W. Summerfield, President t ATTEST: K nneth Vecchiarelli, Secretary Reviewed as to form by General Counsel: Ask Arthur G. Kidman, Esq. McCormick, Kidman and Behrens 11 Yorba Linda Water District Exhibit "A" Conservation Ordinance Waiver Application This Application is pursuant to Ordinance 09-01 Name Date Last)First) Address for Waiver Street)City)Zip) Restriction Waiver is Requested For Pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, Section 6, if, due to unique circumstances, a specific requirement of the Ordinance restrictions would result in undue hardship to a person using water or to property upon which water is used that is disproportionate to the impacts to water users generally or to similar property or classes of water users to the individual or property at the above address a waiver may be granted. The waiver may be granted, conditionally granted or denied based upon any included support documents and the paid non-refundable Application Processing Fee of $25. These documents can include a written statement of explanation, photographs, maps, drawings, etc. Proof of previous conservation through the installation of water saving features must also be included in the supporting documentation in order for the waiver to be granted or conditionally granted. Exclusion of this proof is grounds for denial of the waiver. Further, pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, Section 6, the General Manager's Designee will act upon any completed application no later than seven (7) days after receipt of the waiver application with a Notice of Decision (Exhibit J) sent to the address requesting the waiver. The decision of the Designee can be appealed to the General Manager, with the completion of another application within seven (7) days of the date of denied waiver. The decision of the General Manager will be final. If approved, or conditionally approved, this waiver is valid only from the date approved or conditionally approved, forward. Any previous violations and subsequent fines or penalties incurred are final and will not be reimbursed retroactively. I understand that any information provided on this form or in supporting documentation that is found to be willfully falsified shall result in an automatic denial of the application. Signature FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Application Fee Paid Approved First Application Conditionally Approved Second Application Denied 1 1 1 1 I I Exhibit "B"1 1 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I Yorba Linda Water District As the water supply situation worsens, conserva- tion and water use efficiency remain key factors. Please help to`do`your part. 1 1 We were in the area and wanted to make you aware of the following restriction: Watering'between 9am and 6pm Watering more than 15 min per station per day 1 1 Excessive Water Flow/Runoff 1 Washing down of hard surfaces 1 1 1 Watering when it is raining1 1 1 Other I Need HelmA 1 II Check out the other side of this hanger for information on Rebates & Conservation Tips 1 I Issued byYLWD Employee No. I 1 Date:1 1 1 Pursuant to Ordinance XX-XX, this Doorhanger serves as a Notice of Violation 1 I I I i Yorba Linda Water District Please Do YOUR Part To Help Conserve Water! CONSERVATION TIPS 6 Limit waging to 15 min. per station per day. 6 Refrain from washing down drive-ways, sidewalks or patios. 6 Adjust sprinkers to eliminate overspray and runoff. 46 Step on your grass to check if it needs to be watered. If it pops back up, it doesn't. 6 Promptly repair all leaks, including those within your sprinkler system. REBATES Both Indoor & Outdoor Rebates are available! ; Online rebate forms can be found at: www.socalwatersmart.com www.ylwd.com More conservation tips can be found at: www.ylwd.com 714-701-3000 WaterYorba Linda District Exhibit "C" Date Re: Pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, First Violation, Case No. Dear Customer, We wanted to bring to your attention Ordinance 09-01, passed by the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors on May 14, 2009. A District employee was in your area and noticed an inadvertent violation on the following date,at the following address:This ordinance, like many similar throughout California, was passed in reaction to the worsening water crisis. California has had one of the driest years on record, with eight of the past ten years meeting drought-level conditions and the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a state-wide drought and issued a State of Emergency, requesting that all water users reduce their water use by twenty (20) percent. We, at the Yorba Linda Water District, are committed to assisting our customers meet this request by focusing on the reduction of water waste and the efficiency of water that is used. Rebates for both indoor and outdoor products and conservation tips are available through the District website at www.ylwd.com. Please review the included Ordinance and feel free to contact us if you have any questions about its implementation. Due to unique circumstances, should you require an exemption from these restrictions, due to unique circumstances which create a hardship, a request for a Hardship Waiver can be submitted to the District. The Conservation Ordinance Waiver Application is available at the District Administrative Offices and through the District website. Upon submittal of the request for a variance to the District, the District staff will review the request and either approve, conditionally approve, or deny the waiver. If approved, the waiver is applicable from that date forward. Any previous violations will not be reimbursed retroactively. Thank you, in advance, for your commitment to water use efficiency. Sincerely, Cindy Botts Management Analyst Yorba Linda Water District Exhibit "D" Date Notice of Second Violation This Notice is issued pursuant to Ordinance 09-01 Violation Case No.Date Issued Location of Violation I. Violations The following violations of District Ordinance 09-01 have been witnessed as occurring on said property by a District employee: II. Corrective Actions The following corrective action is required: III. Date for Compliance/ Penalties You have been assessed a penalty for the above violations in the amount of one hundred ($100) dollars. This penalty will appear on your water bill after fourteen 14) days, if not appealed. The account is subject to disconnect if any and all penalties are not paid in a timely manner. Corrective action is required within fourteen (14) days to avoid future violations. Future violations will also incur penalties pursuant to Ordinance No. 09-01, Section 7a. A copy of the full Ordinance is attached. This order shall become final unless you file a protest with the District no later than the close of business fourteen (14) days after the date of this Notice of Violation. The Notice of Appeal is available at the District Administrative Offices and online at www.vlwd.com. Issuing Party: Cindy Botts, Management Analyst Signature: Yorba Linda Water District Exhibit "E" Date Notice of Third Violation This Notice is issued pursuant to Ordinance 09-01 Violation Case No.Date Issued Location of Violation 1. Violations The following violations of District Ordinance 09-01 have been witnessed as occurring on said property by a District employee: II. Corrective Actions The following corrective action is required: III. Date for Compliance/ Penalties You have been assessed a penalty for the above violations in the amount of two hundred and fifty ($250) dollars. This penalty will appear on your water bill after fourteen (14) days, if not appealed. The account is subject to disconnect if any and all penalties are not paid in a timely manner. Corrective action is required within fourteen (14) days to avoid future violations. Future violations will also incur penalties pursuant to Ordinance No.09-01 , Section 7a. A copy of the full Ordinance is attached. This order shall become final unless you file a protest with the District no later than the close of business fourteen (14( days after the date of this Notice of Violation. The Notice of Appeal is available at the District Administrative Offices and online at www.vlwd.com. Issuing Party: Cindy Botts, Management Analyst Signature: w"n Yorba Linda Water District EXHIBIT "F" Date Notice of Fourth and Subsequent Violation This Notice is issued pursuant to Ordinance 09-01 Violation Case No.Date Issued Location of Violation I. Violations The following violations of District Ordinance 09-01 have been witnessed as occurring on said property by a District employee: U. Corrective Actions The following corrective action is required: III. Date for Compliance/ Penalties You have been assessed a penalty for the above violations in the amount of five hundred ($500) dollars. This penalty will appear on your water bill after fourteen 14) days, if not appealed. In addition to the penalty, the District may install a water flow restrictor device (48/48 Program) and/or may disconnect service for willful violations, pursuant to Ordinance 09-01. The installation of a restrictor and/or the disconnection of service may become effective within forty-eight (48) hours, by separate notice. The account is also subject to disconnect if any and all penalties are not paid in a timely manner. Corrective action is required within fourteen (14) days to avoid future violations. Fixture violations will also incur penalties pursuant to Ordinance No. 09-01, Section 7a. A copy of the full Ordinance is attached. This order shall become final unless you file a protest with the District no later than the close of business fourteen (14) days after the date of this Notice of Violation. The Notice of Appeal is available at the District Administrative Offices and online at www.vlwd.com. Issuing Party: Cindy Botts, Management Analyst Signature: K"m Yorba Linda Water District Exhibit "G" Date Notice of Intent to Install Flow Restrictor This Notice is issued pursuant to Ordinance 09-01 Violation Case No.Date Issued Location of Violation This notice is in regard to the receipt of a Fourth or Subsequent Violation (Exhibit F"). Pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, Section 7a, in addition to any fees assessed, the District may install a water flow restrictor device (48/48 Program) and/or may disconnect service for willful violations. The restrictor will be installed by the District forty-eight (48) hours after a Notice of Intent to Install Flow Restrictor (Exhibit G) is sent to the current billing address. The restrictor will allow approximately one gallon per minute capacity for services up to one and one-half inch size and comparatively sized restrictors for larger services, and will remain installed for a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours. Removal of the flow restrictor is at the discretion of the General Manager. Further, pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, Section 7a, payment of the District's charges for installing and/or removing any flow restricting device and for disconnection and/or reconnecting service per the District's schedule of charges then in effect will be included on the customer's water bill. The charge for installing and/or removing any flow restricting device must be paid to the District before the device is removed. The account is also subject to disconnect if any and all penalties are not paid in a timely manner. Due to unique circumstances, should you require an exemption from these restrictions, a Hardship Waiver can be submitted to the District, and is available at the District Administrative Offices and online at www.vlwd.com. Issuing Party: Kenneth R. Vecchiarelli, General Manager Signature: U Yorba Linda Water District Exhibit "H" Date Notice of Intent to Disconnect Service This Notice is issued pursuant to Ordinance 09-01 Violation Case No.Date Issued Location of Violation This notice is in regard to the receipt of a Fourth or Subsequent Violation (Exhibit F"). Pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, Section 7a, in addition to any fees assessed, the District may install a water flow restrictor device (48/48 Program) and/or may disconnect service for willful violations. The discontinuation of service will be imposed by the District forty-eight (48) hours after a Notice of Intent to Discontinue Service (Exhibit H) is sent to the current billing address. Further, pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, Section 7a, payment of the District's charges for installing and/or removing any flow restricting device and for disconnection and/or reconnecting service per the District's schedule of charges then in effect will be included on the customer's water bill. The charge for disconnection and/or reconnecting services must be paid to the District before the service is restored. The account is also subject to disconnect if any and all penalties are not paid in a timely manner. Due to unique circumstances, should you require an exemption from these restrictions, a Hardship Waiver can be submitted to the District, and is available at the District Administrative Offices and online at www.vlwd.com. Issuing Party: Kenneth R. Vecchiarelli, General Manager Signature: M Yorba Linda Water District Exhibit "I" Notice of Review This notice is pursuant to Ordinance 09-01 Name Date Last(First( Address for Waiver/Violation Appeal Street(City)Zip( Violation No. (it applicable) Pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, if, due to unique circumstances, a specific requirement of the Ordinance restrictions would result in undue hardship, additional supporting documents are found, or the violation was made in error, an appeal can be submitted to the District no later than the close of business on the day before the date scheduled for enforcement action. Any Notice of Violation not timely appealed will be final. The waiver may be granted, conditionally granted or denied based upon any included support documents. These documents can include a written statement of explanation, photographs, maps, drawings, etc. Further, pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, Section 7, the General Manager's Designee will act upon any completed Notice of Review (Exhibit I) no later than seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the appeal with a Notice of Decision (Exhibit J) sent to the address requesting the appeal. The decision of the Designee can be appealed to the General Manager, with the completion of another application within seven (7) days of the date of denied waiver. The General Manager will act upon the appeal within thirty (30) calendar days. The decision of the General Manager is final. 1 understand that any information provided on this form or in supporting documentation that is found to be unllfully falsified shall result in an automatic denial of the appeal. Signature FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Approved Conditionally Approved Denied w"n Yorba Linda Water District Exhibit "J" Notice of Decision This notice is pursuant to Ordinance 09-01 Pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, if, due to unique circumstances, a specific requirement of the Ordinance restrictions would result in undue hardship, additional supporting documents are found, or the violation was made in error, an appeal can be submitted to the District no later than the close of business on the day before the date scheduled for enforcement action. Any Notice of Violation not timely appealed will be final. The waiver may be granted, conditionally granted or denied based upon any included support documents. These documents can include a written statement of explanation, photographs, maps, drawings, etc. Pursuant to Ordinance 09-01, Section 6, the General Manager's Designee will act upon any completed Notice of Notice of Appeal no later than seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the appeal. Unless specified otherwise at the time approved, the variance will apply to the subject property during the period of the mandatory water supply shortage condition and if approved or conditionally approved, will apply from the date of approval only. Any previous violations and/or subsequent penalties are final. The decision of the General Manager's Designee can be appealed to the General Manager by written notice within seven (7) calendar days of the date of the denied waiver. The General Manager shall act upon an appeal within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the appeal with a Notice of Decision sent to the address requesting the appeal. The decision of the General Manager shall be final in the case of an appeal for a waiver. In the case of an appeal of a violation fine, should the District deny the customer relief, the customer may appeal the denial of the protest by filing a Form SC 100 with the Small Claims division of the Superior Court within 25 days of the District's decision to deny the protest. Gov. Code, § 53069.4 (b)(1); Cal. Code of Civ. Pro., § 1013 (a).) Request for Appeal of: Waiver Violation Request Decision: Approved-Conditionally Approved-Denied Decision Reason: Issued by: Kenneth R. Vecchiarelli, General Manager Signature: Date: Yorba Linda Water District Ordinance 09-01 Violation Log Exhibit "K" Name of Customer & Violation Observed Date & Time Door Hanger Employee Signature & Employee Number Street Address where Left at In compliance with California Code of Civil procedure § 2015.5. in Violation was observed Address of signing this declaration I do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that Violation?the foregoing is true and correct Customer Name:Watering between 9am & 6 pm Water more than 15 minutes per Date:YES Date: Customer Address:station per day Excess Water Flow / Runoff Place:California Washing down of hard surfaces Watering when it is raining Signature Other:Time:NO Employee # Customer Name:Watering between 9am & 6 pm Water more than 15 minutes per Date:YES Date: Customer Address:station per day Excess Water Flow / Runoff Place:California Washing down of hard surfaces Watering when it is raining Signature Other:Time:NO Employee # Customer Name:Watering between 9am & 6 pm Water more than 15 minutes per Date:YES Date: Customer Address:station per day Excess Water Flow / Runoff Place:California Washing down of hard surfaces Watering when it is raining Signature Other:Time:NO Employee # Customer Name:Watering between 9am & 6 pm Water more than 15 minutes per Date:YES Date: Customer Address:station per day Excess Water Flow / Runoff Place:California Washing down of hard surfaces Watering when it is raining Signature Other:Time:NO M Yorba Linda Water District Ordinance 09-01 Violation Log Exhibit "K" Employee # AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ) ss. County of Orange I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a parry to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of The Orange County Register, a newspaper of general circulation, published in the city of Santa Ana, County of Orange, and which newspaper has Proof of Publication of been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, under the date of 1/18/52, Case No. A-21046, that the notice, of a alp rift 0i FWVOBUONa CO ANOiON iANV OF OROOROINANCINC - nouMSTITYTINOyyATROONfBgVAT10N which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been WATER iti MOWATERWA ii PMOW TiRall AOAIgq MORT4Oi iuPfylV CONTIN06NCSao published in each regular and entire issue of said NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an May 14 2009, Me Board of Directors, of the Yorba lrnds Water 13firr t will hold a' public learln9 &1 '0:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter ae practl.l newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on oeble,at1717East MealamaAvenue. P.In ntoCA;1part,of the RegUler Meating of the Board. The6oattl will hoi lha~ the following dates,tOWlt: publiclieannginaMa breceNaoral andwrlnentestIM9 regarding Ma prop ad adapddn of On inence No. 0941. Written eamments ma be filed at anytime prior to conclui slon of the public he8n9. Those deeming to orally comment. may do so during the hearing. Written comments should be. addressed to the attention of the Management Analyst at May 7, 2009 the abovamenlloned address. Upon, conclusion o the of proposed Otclk non hearing, 01 wNUh~wouldrInsWdiewater conservation! measures, prohibition against water waste and Water Short, egIcertify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury oslied contingencies, pond. sh llcopy of ethed in the OMlneo of the h ate pt7all under the laws of the State of California that the aa°n pnofr toocheBova d° ariofficedwhich said District nace will besonsidered and will be evadable for review. The Dla-, Ind'-offices are located at the abovevnardloned address. foregoing is true and correct":Coplssofthe Ominanca are avallable by -ailingg the Execu- tive secretary at 1714) 701-3021 or on the Dietriet'a webatte:. Executed at Santa Ana, Orange County, athttpAlwwwylw.coni California, on Surantry of OrdtOa e The OrdmenEO would set permanent water wrinnnabon measures end prchibltlbnabapel3w r waste and define lour water supply'shortage e~ape said provide fur- Date: May 7, 2009 Merresmollons an watac p¢ .ld a Julon Me Ordinance would allow for a hwdshlp.vdanciVat the Dinsrat"disc/a-. lion agamat the approved restriction and for an appppeal' process di the fines and n nalbsa esabciatetl with walaliona wllnessa byy Olds personnel. Publish: Orange County Register May 7, 2009 R-702 61SignatureTheOrangeCounty Register 625 N. Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92701 714) 796-7000 eat. 2209 PROOF OF PUBLICATION AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ) ss. County of Orange I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of The Orange County Register, a newspaper of general circulation, published in the city of Santa Ana, County of Orange, and which newspaper has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, under the date of 1/18/52, Case No. A-21046, that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and autnnnnrOPaoowreoonotnanceno.oa>o, At its regular meeling on May 14 2009, the Bawd of Dimes,entire issue of said newspaper and not in any tors of the vorea Lindewater Visa adcpted an OrdinanceInsOtutingwaterconservationmeasures, prohibition against supplement thereof on the followi water waste, and water shortage supply conlingencles. Thefollowingdates, to mcwdpd vote of the Board m as follows: wit:Ayes: ohectomArmstrang. Beverage, Mills and5ummer0eld Nose: None Abstain: NoneMay21, 2009 Absent: Dimctw collett A certified copy of the lull Ordinance No. 09.01 is posted intheofficeoftheDistrictalongwiththenormsdtthosedims-tam voting for and against the Ordinance: The Anthony'sIcertify (or declare) under the penalty of oROes era located at the foltowing address: 1717 EastMimlomaAvenue, Placentia CA 92870. The Ordinance canalsobeviewedorclwfoadedfromtheDistrict'swabaim at,perjury under the laws of the State of California www.ylwd.cam. that the foregoing is true and correct":eMm•rn mo.am.nea urges Ordinance rplh konsp®ggeIng War Were aannddfinesetoourExecutedatSantaAna, Orange County,water Supply shonagm aYegas that would provide further ratstrictionsanwateruse, In addition, the Ordinance allows farCalifornia, on A hardship variance at the Dietrids disere8or, agalna he 1p penalties ree0ictiane-and f}arw an Jinim„prgogosq tJ P llneaandpenaltiesaeeoClood, Mfr vlo olio"ne wifnafaed by Dhe Date: May 21, 2009 Beat pemonnet. I Puolish: Orenga County Register May 21,2009 8.910 M Stature The Orange County Register 625 N. Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92701 714) 796-7000 ext. 2209 WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE Printed on recycled paper In response to the Governor’s statewide drought declaration, Yorba Linda Water District has a water conservation ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance is to prevent the waste of District water and to protect the health and safety of water users within the Yorba Linda Water District. The ordinance outlines permanent, year-round water conservation measures and prohibitions against water waste, as well as a four part contingency plan which can be implemented in stages upon the declaration of water shortages. Violations of any provisions of the ordinance that are observed by members of the District staff will result in penalties that will begin with a warning and follow with fines for subsequent violations. Adhering to the terms of the ordinance will not only allow you to avoid fines, but you will be doing your part to help us avoid extreme restrictions in a water shortage that affects us all. For more conservation info: www.H2Oconserve.org Information on water use efficiency and rebate: www.BeWaterWise.com Water saving opportunities in your home: www.H2Ouse.org Important phone numbers: Customer Service: (714) 701-3000 Emergency: (714) 701-3000 For more information about the ordinance, please contact: Phone: (714) 701-3024 Email: info@ylwd.com If you would like to report a possible violation, please contact: Phone: (714) 701-3029 Email: info@ylwd.com Violations of any provisions of the ordinance that are observed by members of the District staff can result in fines that will be collected on the water bill. This brochure is a summary of the residential elements in the ordinance. To read the full text of the ordinance, please visit the Yorba Linda Water District website at www.ylwd.com DISTRICT CUSTOMERS Thank you for helping to conserve water! What’sGOING on? Have questions about the ordinance? Phone: (714) 701-3000 Email: info@ylwd.com Watering of Lawns and Plants • Watering is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system* • Watering is limited to 15 minutes per station per day* • Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area is prohibited when it is currently raining or there is a forecasted chance of rain of 50 percent or higher Other Restrictions • No excessive water flow or runoff that causes or allows water to flow onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter or ditch • No washing down hard or paved surfaces except when necessary to alleviate safety or sanitary hazards • No excessive use, loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system • Re-circulating water required for water fountains and decorative water features • Washing vehicles limited to use of a hand-held bucket or similar container and/or a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic shut-off water nozzle or device The following Shortage Stages may be de- clared to respond to local or regional water shortage conditions and emergencies. STAGE 1 • Watering: 3 days/week. Odd numbered addresses can irrigate M-W-F, and even numbered addresses on T-TH-SAT. No irrigation on Sundays.* STAGE 2 • Apr.-Oct.: watering limited to 3 days/week. Odd numbered addresses can irrigate M-W-F, and even numbered addresses on T-TH-SAT. Nov.-Mar.: watering limited to 2 days/week. Odd numbered addresses - MON and FRI, and even numbered addresses - TUES and SAT. No irrigation on Sundays. STAGE 3 • Apr.-Oct.: watering limited to 2 days/week (MON and FRI, or TUES and SAT). Nov.-Mar.: watering limited to 1 day/week, in which odd numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate on Monday only and even numbered addresses are permitted to irrigate Saturday only* • Re-filling of more than one-foot, and initial filling of residential swimming pools or outdoor spas is prohibited STAGE 4 • No watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water. (For exceptions to this restriction, see full text of ordinance) • Leaks must be corrected in no more than 1 day of receiving notice from the District • Upon declaration of a Stage 4 Water Supply Shortage Emergency, no new water service will be provided except to protect the public health, safety, and welfare Violations Violations of any ordinance items must be personally observed by members of the District staff. The fines for such violations will be collected on the water bill. Failure to pay a fine amount will be treated as nonpayment of the water bill and water service may be terminated as a result. Protests for violations are allowable per Section 8 of the ordinance. The fines for such violations are as follows: • 1st Violation - YLWD will hand deliver a door hanger to the location of the violation and mail a notice to the current billing address • 2nd Violation - A 2nd violation within 12 calendar months of the 1st violation is punishable by a penalty of $100 • 3rd Violation - A 3rd violation within 12 calendar months of the 1st or 2nd violation is punishable by a penalty of $250 • 4th and Subsequent Violations - A 4th and any subsequent violation within 12 calendar months of the 1st or any subsequent violation is punishable by a fine of $500 • In addition to any fines, the District may install a water flow restrictor device • In addition to any fines and the installation of a water flow restrictor, the District may disconnect a customer’s water service for willful violations of mandatory restrictions Hardship Variance If, due to unique circumstances, a specific requirement of the ordinance would result in undue hardship, a customer may apply for a variance, according to section 6 of the ordinance, at www.ylwd.com or the District Offices. STAGE 1 Minimum water shortage reduce usage by 10% STAGE 2 Moderate water shortage reduce usage by 10%-20% STAGE 3 Severe water shortage reduce usage 20%-35% STAGE 4 Critical water shortage reduce usage more than 35% Permanent, year-round stages measures and prohibitions against water waste water conservation water conservation * Landscape irrigation systems that exclusively use very low-flow drip irrigation where no emitter produces more than 2 gallons of water per hour, and weather based controllers or stream rotor sprinklers that meet a 70% efficiency standard are exempt from these restrictions. ITEM NO. 12.5 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: April 9, 2015 Subject:YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee (Collett / Melton) · Minutes of the meeting held March 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. · Next meeting is scheduled to be held May 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. ATTACHMENTS: Name:Description:Type: 032415_MWDOC_OCWD_-_Minutes.docx Minutes Minutes 1 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT JOINT AGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 4:00 p.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The March 24, 2015 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District’s Joint Agency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD was called to order at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Admin Conference Room at the District’s Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870. 2. ROLL CALL YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF Director Ric Collett Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Director Gary Melton Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr John DeCriscio, Operations Manager MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBER MWDOC STAFF Director Brett Barbre Rob Hunter, General Manager OCWD COMMITTEE MEMBER OCWD STAFF Director Roger Yoh Mike Markus, General Manager 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.1. State Water Resources Control Board's Drought Response Mandate and Projection for Greater Conservation Director Barbre indicated that on March 17, 2015, the State Board extended and expanded the emergency water conservation regulation and will look to the water providers such as MWD to mandate further restrictions at the local level. 4.2. MWDOC Member Agencies Response to Drought and Turf Replacement Rebate Program Director Barbre reported that water usage in January 2015 was slightly below average compared to last year. OC water consumption in FY13/14 was up about 3½ percent from FY12/13, but was still below the long-term average. He noted that although OC population has increased 20% over the past two decades, water usage has not increased, on average. A long-term decrease in per-capita water usage is attributed mostly to water- use efficiency (water conservation) efforts. Higher temperatures, very low 2 precipitation and the improving economy are all pressuring towards increased water use. Regarding the turf-replacement rebate program, it continues to be popular and to grow. 4.3. MWD Water Supply Conditions and Outlook Director Barbre reported that MWD has about 1.2 million AF of water in storage, about half of which is held as emergency storage. MWD will draw from storage as well as use water in its allocation from the SWP and from the CRA, with maximum draw from the latter. 4.4. Projections for MWD Water Allocation As reported at the March 19, 2015 MWDOC Agency Managers meeting and further discussed by Director Barbre, a MWD allocation is expected in the range of Level 2 to 4, which will be set by the MWD Board in mid-April. MWDOC has distributed the latest version of its Water Supply Allocation Plan model to its member agencies to review and model various scenarios. 4.5. Status of MWDOC's OC Water Reliability Investigation Mr. Hunter reported the investigation is moving forward as planned, with data collection in progress. A draft report is expected in the fall. 4.6. OCWD Groundwater Basin Condition and Outlook for Basin Production Percentage and Replenishment Assessment Mr. Markus reported that the basin is estimated to be at 400,000 AF overdraft. OCWD will be bringing the Phase 1 expansion of GWRS on line by May 2015, which will result in a total production of approximately 100,000 AF per year of recycled water for direct injection and surface recharge to the basin. In addition, OCWD plans to purchase up to 65,000 AF of MWD untreated full-service water for recharge in FY 15/16. In FY 15/16, the BPP will be reduced from 72% to 70% and the RA will increase to an estimated $340/AF. Through these combined management efforts, OCWD’s goal will be to prevent further overdraft of the basin. 4.7. Huntington Beach Desalination Project and Next Steps Mr. Markus reported that the draft Term Sheet between Poseidon and OCWD has been distributed to the groundwater producers and the public for review and consideration. The Citizens Advisory Committee has been formed and meeting dates established to review and discuss the draft term sheet and the proposed project. The OCWD Board is scheduled to meet on April 30, 2015 to further consider the term sheet, input of the CAC, and other issues relative to proceeding with next steps for the project. 4.8. Potential Projects for the Water Bond and Outlook for Bay Delta Conservation Plan Mr. Markus reported that OCWD is pursuing opportunities for funding under the water bond for final expansion of GWRS, cleanup of the North 3 and South basins, and other projects. MWDOC will be looking for opportunities as well. There was no new information on the status of the BDCP. 4.9. YLWD Well Projects and Proposal for Dual-Use Mr. Conklin reported that CEQA is being finalized and design plans are at the 90% completion level for the Well 21 Equipping Project, which will include a metered turn-out in the discharge pipeline for OCWD for water for landscape irrigation and other uses. That project will go out to bid this summer, with completion expected in Fall 2016. Regarding proposed Well 22, which would be at the south end of Fee Ana Street, adjacent to OCWD’s Huckleberry Basin, YLWD is completing preliminary investigations regarding the well site layout and requirements by the City of Anaheim. YLWD staff will plan to meet shortly with OCWD staff to discuss the proposed well site layout and discuss the elements of a lease agreement for the project. 4.10. Future Agenda Items None. 5. ADJOURNMENT 5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD Joint Agency Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. SC ITEM NO. 13.2 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: April 9, 2015 Subject:OCSD - March 25, 2015 (Kiley/Beverage) SUMMARY: Minutes from the meeting held February 25, 2015 are attached for your review. ATTACHMENTS: Name:Description:Type: OCSD_022515_Minutes.pdf Minutes Minutes 02/25/2015 Orange County Sanitation District MINUTES BOARD MEETING February 25, 2015 Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 1 of 10 ROLL CALL A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on February 25, 2015, at 6:01 p.m., in the Administration Building. Director Mariellen Yarc delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Acting Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows: ACTIVE DIRECTORS ALTERNATE DIRECTORS x Tom Beamish, Chair Rose Espinoza x John Nielsen, Vice-Chair Allan Bernstein A Lisa Bartlett Michelle Steel David Benavides x Sal Tinajero x Steven Choi Lynn Schott x Keith Curry Scott Peotter Ellery Deaton x Sandra Massa-Lavitt A Tyler Diep Joy Neugebauer x James M. Ferryman Bob Ooten x Steven Jones Kris Beard Jim Katapodis x Erik Peterson x Robert Kiley Michael Beverage x Peter Kim Michele Steggell x Lucille Kring Jordan Brandman x Greg Mills Robert Collacott x Richard Murphy Shelley Hasselbrink x Steve Nagel Michael Vo A Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp x Gregory Sebourn Jan Flory x David Shawver Carol Warren x Fred Smith Steve Berry x Teresa Smith Mark Murphy x Chad Wanke Constance Underhill x John Withers Douglas Reinhart x Mariellen Yarc Stacy Berry STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager; Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager; Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering; Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative Services; Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance; Nick Arhontes, Director of Facility Support Services; Kelly Lore, Acting Clerk of the Board; Jim Colston; Norbert Gaia; Al Garcia; Stephanie Good; Elvia Harvey; Andrew Nau; Kelly Newell; and Paula Zeller. 02/25/2015 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 2of10 OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hagin (General Counsel); Michael Beverage (Alternate Director, YLWD); Dan Bunce (Brown and Caldwell); Robert Collacott (Alternate Director, City of Villa Park); Steve Filarsky (Consultant); and Robert Ooten (Alternate Director, CMSD) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Director of Facility Support Services, Nick Arhontes, presented a 25 year Service Award to Mark Esquer, Division 330, Engineering Manager. Director T. Smith arrived at 6:10 p.m. Director of Engineering, Rob Thompson, presented a 25 year Service Award to Vladimir Kogan, Division 790, Senior Scientist. REPORTS: Chair Beamish announced the date of March 12, for the second Board Orientation; Nerissa Director Tour dates of March 17 & March 19; and notified the Board that requests for support letters for the WaterSmart Grant will be sent to the member agencies on February 26. General Manager, Jim Herberg, provided a brief report from his Monthly Update, which included: Community outreach efforts: 14 plant tours, participation in the Garden Grove let Festival, Science Night at Sunny Hills High School tours for Assembly Member Ling Ling Chang and Assembly Member Matt Harper, and an upcoming tour for Assembly Member Young Kim on March 6; Annual Honor Walk nominations which are due March 16; and the sale of excess air omission credits. 1. Received and filed Minute Excerpts of member agencies relating to appointments to the Orange County Sanitation District Board, as follows: City I Agency Buena Park Fullerton QC Board of Supervisors CONSENT CALENDAR: Active Director Fred Smith Greg Sebourn Lisa Bartlett Alternate Director Steve Berry Doug Chaffee Michelle Steel 2. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on January 28, 2015. 02/25/2015 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 3of10 AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Massa-Lavitt (Alternate); Peterson (Alternate) and T. Smith ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: 3. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes of the February 4, 2015 meeting of the Operations Committee. AYES: Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Massa- Lavitt (Alternate); Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Beamish; and Peterson (Alternate) ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker 4. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with Brown & Caldwell to provide engineering design services for the Ocean Outfall System, Project No. J-117, for an amount not to exceed $6,778,015; and B. Approve a contingency of $677,801 (10%). AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Massa-Lavitt (Alternate) Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Peterson (Alternate); Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker 02/25/2015 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 4of10 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: 5. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes of the February 11, 2015 meeting of the Administration Committee. AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Massa-Lavitt (Alternate) Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Peterson (Alternate) and T. Smith ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker 6. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District Second Quarter Financial Report for the period ended December 31, 2014. AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kring; Massa-Lavitt (Alternate); Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Peterson (Alternate); Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Kim and T. Smith ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker 7. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the FY 2015-16 budget assumptions and direct staff to incorporate these parameters in preparing the FY 2015-16 budget update. AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Massa-Lavitt (Alternate) Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Peterson; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: T. Smith ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker 02/25/2015 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 5of10 STEERING COMMITTEE: Chair Beamish pulled Items 10 & 11 to be heard separately with roll call vote. 8. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the Steering Committee Meeting held on January 28, 2015. AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Massa-Lavitt (Alternate) Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Peterson (Alternate) ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker 9. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve and authorize the execution of the compensation agreement with the City of Garden Grove and other taxing entities within the meaning of Health and Safety Code Section 341 BO(f), as required by the California Department of Finance. AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Massa- Lavitt (Alternate) Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Peterson (Alternate); Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Jones ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker 10. Consultant Steve Filarsky introduced Item No. 10 and stated that the MOU's presented for approval were prepared as directed by the Board of Directors. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-04 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Memoranda of Understanding between the Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA), for Fiscal Years 2014/2015 & 2015/2016." 02/25/2015 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 6of10 B. Direct staff to finalize and sign the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Orange County Sanitation District and the three (3) OCEA bargaining units. Acting Clerk of the Board conducted a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kring; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Peterson (Alternate); Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: Kim; Mills; and T. Smith ABSTENTIONS: Massa-Lavitt (Alternate) ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker 11. General Manager, Jim Herberg, introduced Item No. 11. Mr. Herberg explained the status of the following unrepresented employees, and the process for providing these employees with the same proposal (terms) as to those employees in Agenda Item No. 10. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-05, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving Salary and Benefit Adjustments for Unrepresented Non-exempt Confidential Employees for Fiscal Years 2014/2015 & 2015/2016." Acting Clerk of the Board conducted a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kring; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Peterson (Alternate); Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: Kim; Mills; and T. Smith ABSTENTIONS: Massa-Lavitt (Alternate) ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker 02/25/2015 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 7of10 12. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-06, entitled, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Adopting a Revised Policy Regarding Board of Directors' Expense Reimbursement and Meeting Attendance and Compensation and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 14-04. AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Massa-Lavitt (Alternate) Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Peterson (Alternate); Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE: 13. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the minutes of the February 9, 2015 meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. AYES: Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Massa- Lavitt (Alternate) Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Peterson (Alternate); Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Beamish ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker NON-CONSENT: 14. Director of Engineering, Rob Thompson introduced the item and provided a brief report. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Consider, receive, and file the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the MacArthur Pump Station Rehabilitation, Project No. 7-63, prepared by JACOBS; and 02/25/2015 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 8of10 B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-07 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the MacArthur Pump Station Rehabilitation Project No. 7-63; Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; an approving the MacArthur Pump Station Rehabilitation Project No. 7-63." AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Massa-Lavitt (Alternate) Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Nielsen; Peterson (Alternate); Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Wanke; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Bartlett; Diep and Parker AB1234 REPORTS: Director Ferryman reported on the following from the respective committees he is a member of: • OCCOG, did not meet in February, next meeting is March 26. • Borders Committee, next meeting is February 27. • NWRI, met February 24 -EPA here to participate in roundtable. A workshop was held February 25 regarding drought response. • Director Ferryman also announced that the Santa Clara Valley Water District is sponsoring an upcoming reverse osmosis concentrated management alternative workshop. INFORMATION ITEMS: Chair Beamish welcomed newly appointed Director Sal Tinajero from the City of Santa Ana. CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS: 54956.9(d)(1); 54956.9(d)(4) and 54957.6 The Board convened in closed session at 6:41 p.m. to discuss three items. Confidential minutes of the Closed Session have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Meetings. RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION: The Board reconvened in regular session at 6:49 p.m. 02/25/2015 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 9of10 CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION: General Counsel Brad Hagin announced that the Board of Directors unanimously approved the District's participation in the lawsuit "City of Los Angeles v. County of Kern'', Case No. S-1500-CV-284100-KCT. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None . ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p .m. until the Regular Board Meeting on March 25, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. 02/25/2015 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 10of10 ITEM NO. 14.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: April 9, 2015 Subject:Meetings from April 10, 2015 - May 31, 2015 ATTACHMENTS: Name:Description:Type: BOD_-_Activities_Calendar.pdf Backup Material Backup Material Event Date Attendance by: April 2015 WACOFri, Apr 10Hawkins/Kiley Exec-Admin-Organizational Committee MeetingMon, Apr 13Collett/Beverage Board of Directors Special MeetingTue, Apr 14 MWDOCWed, Apr 15Melton OCWDWed, Apr 15Kiley Yorba Linda Planning CommissionWed, Apr 15Melton NOCLA Elected Officials ReceptionThu, Apr 16Kiley Yorba Linda City CouncilTue, Apr 21Collett OCSDWed, Apr 22Kiley/Beverage Board of Directors Regular MeetingThu, Apr 23 Yorba Linda LMCACThu, Apr 23Beverage (As Needed) SCWC Quarterly LuncheonFri, Apr 24Kiley Citizens Advisory Committee MeetingMon, Apr 27Collett Joint Committee Meeting with City of Yorba LindaTue, Apr 28Collett/Beverage YL Chamber Appreciation BreakfastWed, Apr 29Collett/Kiley/Melton MWDOC Elected Officials ForumWed, Apr 29Collett/Hawkins/Kiley Yorba Linda Planning CommissionWed, Apr 29Hawkins Board of Directors Workshop MeetingThu, Apr 30 ISDOCThu, Apr 30Hawkins/Kiley May 2015 WACOFri, May 1Hawkins/Kiley Water Reuse & Desalination Research ConferenceMon, May 4Kiley Water Reuse & Desalination Research ConferenceTue, May 5Kiley Yorba Linda City CouncilTue, May 5Beverage MWDOCWed, May 6Melton OCSD Operations CommitteeWed, May 6Kiley/Beverage OCWDWed, May 6Collett Exec-Admin-Organizational Committee MeetingMon, May 11Collett/Beverage LAFCOWed, May 13Beverage (As Needed) Yorba Linda Planning CommissionWed, May 13Melton Board of Directors Regular MeetingThu, May 14 Yorba Linda LMCACThu, May 14Beverage (As Needed) OC Water SummitFri, May 15 Tour of Mesa Water District FacilityMon, May 18 Yorba Linda City CouncilTue, May 19Collett MWDOCWed, May 20Melton Employee PicnicWed, May 20 OCWDWed, May 20Kiley District Offices ClosedMon, May 25 Citizens Advisory Committee MeetingMon, May 25Collett Joint Committee Meeting with MWDOC and OCWDTue, May 26Collett/Melton Yorba Linda Planning CommissionWed, May 27Hawkins OCSDWed, May 27Kiley/Beverage Board of Directors Regular MeetingThu, May 28 Yorba Linda LMCACThu, May 28Beverage (As Needed) 6:30PM 8:30AM 6:30PM 12:00PM 5:30PM 7:00AM 8:30AM 4:00PM 6:30PM 8:30AM 6:30PM 7:30AM 11:00AM 6:30PM 8:30AM 5:30PM 4:00PM 8:30AM 6:30PM 6:30PM 8:30AM 5:00PM 7:30AM 7:45AM 7:45AM 10:00AM 7:30AM 6:00PM 6:30PM 8:30AM 11:30AM 6:30PM 6:30PM 8:30AM 6:30PM 12:00PM 8:30AM 4:00PM 1:00PM 8:30AM 5:30PM 6:30PM 6:00PM Board of Directors Activity Calendar Time 7:30AM 4/2/2015 4:39:50 PM ITEM NO. 15.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: April 9, 2015 Subject:NOCLA Monthly Meeting - April 1, 2015 NOCLA Elected Officials Reception - April 16, 2015 SCWC Quarterly Luncheon - April 24, 2015 YL Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Breakfast - April 29, 2015 Water Reuse and Desalination Research Conference - May 4-5, 2015 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorize and/or ratify Director attendance at these events if desired. ATTACHMENTS: Name:Description:Type: NOCLA_Mtg.pdf Backup Material Backup Material NOCLA_Reception.pdf Backup Material Backup Material SCWC_Lunch.pdf Backup Material Backup Material YL_COC_Breakfast.pdf Backup Material Backup Material Water_Reuse_Conf.pdf Backup Material Backup Material Approved by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District 4/9/2015 MB/RK 4-0-0-1 PH was absent. NOCLA Meeting on Wednesday, April 1 The North Orange County Legislative Alliance will be meeting Wednesday, April 1 @ 7:30 am at the Brea Civic Center located at 1 Civic Center Drive, Brea. This month's NOCLA meeting will feature a presentation from Fire Chief Wolfgang Knabe, who will be presenting on the efficiencies and inefficiencies of local governments. The program will also include reports from our legislative representatives and chamber advocates from Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia and Yorba Linda. All Chamber members are invited to attend at no cost. Refreshments are sponsored by Southern California Edison.   RECEIVED NORTH APR 2 2015 RANGE COUNTY YORBA LINDAWATER DISTRICT legislative a lliance The North Orange County Legislative Alliance Consists of five Chambers of Commerce - Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia and Yorba Linda You are Invited to attend the Alliance's annual Elected Officials Reception Thursday,April 16, 2015 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. At the Summit House Restaurant 2000 E. Bastanchury Road, Fullerton Please RSVP to the Yorba Linda Chamber at(714) 993-9537 or email infoRyorbalindachamber.com no later than rrway,Aprn ,t:, zu7o. NO CHARGE for NOCLA Reception Presented in partnership by the five NOCLA Chambers Eq� Cone U RE n Placentia CHAMBER P ., . 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(Payment at the door - $25.00) Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce, 17670 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92886 YORBA LINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 19th Annual Water Reuse & Desalination Research Conference 19TH ANNUAL WATER REUSE & DESALINATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel Huntington Beach, CA May 4-5, 2015 The latest research on developing alternative water supplies will be presented at the 19th Annual Water Reuse & Desalination Research Conference in Huntington Beach, CA on May 4-5, 2015. The program includes two tracks featuring presentations, posters, and panel discussions highlighting the ongoing results of research to find solutions that address water scarcity issues, while protecting public health and the environment. One complete track over the two day event will be devoted to potable reuse research, including operations, treatment, water quality, and novel technologies. Other topics to be covered include • Desalination and concentrate management • Disinfection byproducts • Innovative treatment technologies • Low energy treatment schemes • Pathogens and disinfection • Reuse planning and case studies The early-bird registration deadline is March 20, 2015. Registration Conference Program Conference Agenda | Monday, May 4 1 19th Annual Water Reuse & Desalination Research Conference Monday, May 4, 2015 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration Open 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Opening Session Moderator: Doug Owen, ARCADIS Keynote: Frances Spivy-Weber, Vice Chair, State Water Resources Control Board Chris Impellitteri, EPA; Chris Rayburn, WRF 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Networking Break 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Poster Presentations A1 Ensuring the Safety of Direct Potable Reuse Moderator: Andy Salveson, Carollo Engineers B1 Innovative Treatment Technologies Moderator: Larry Schimmoller, CH2M Hill 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Achieving Reliability in Potable Reuse through Enhanced Treatment and Monitoring Brian Pecson, Trussell Technologies Pilot Scale Operation Does not Always Reflect Full Scale Implementation Diane Gatza, West Basin Municipal Water District 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. From Groundwater Recharge to Surface Water Augmentation, and Direct Potable Reuse in California Brian Bernados, California State Water Resources Control Board Treatment Options for Water Reuse in the Food Industry: A Bench-Scale Study of Leafy-Green Washwater ShihChi Weng, Johns Hopkins University 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Quantitative Relative Risk Assessments for Direct Potable Reuse Margie Nellor, Nellor Environmental Associates, Inc. Pilot Test of Nanofiltration Membranes for a Novel Approach to Water Reclamation Robert McCandless, Brown and Caldwell 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. What Monitoring Tools do we Need to Ensure the Safety of Direct Potable Reuse? Allegra da Silva, CDM Smith Integrated UV Oxidation and Ceramic Membrane Treatment for Challenging Waters Josh Alvey, University of Alaska, Conference Agenda | Monday, May 4 2 Monday, May 4, 2015 Anchorage 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Awards Luncheon and Subscriber Meeting A2 DPR Operations and Water Quality Moderator: Mehul Patel, Orange County Water District B2 Reuse Planning and Case Studies Moderator: Zach Gallagher, Natural Systems Utilities 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Readying Operations for Direct Potable Reuse Troy Walker, Hazen and Sawyer Achieve Increased Production Reliability and Production Capacity by up Rating the Recycled Water Filtration Jessica Zadeh, South Bay Water Recycling and Gordon Williams, Trussell Technologies 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Real-time and Online Integrity Monitoring of Reverse Osmosis Membranes for Direct Potable Reuse Applications Joe Jacangelo, MWH Pilot Testing El Paso's Advanced Purified Water Treatment Plant Caroline Russell, ARCADIS 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Evaluation of Source Water Control Options and the Impact of Selected Strategies on Direct Potable Reuse Alan Rimer, Black & Veatch Evolution of Reuse Planning in the City of Riverside Steve Friedman, HDR 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Odorous Compounds: A Potential Barrier to Potable Reuse? Florence Bonvin, University of California, Berkeley Expanding Tucson's Recycled Water Program from a Foundation of Past Success Corin Marron, ARCADIS and Jeff Biggs, City of Tucson Water Department 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Networking Break 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Poster Presentations Conference Agenda | Monday, May 4 3 Monday, May 4, 2015 A3 Panel Discussion: Critical Control Points for Potable Reuse Moderator: Jim Crook, Environmental Consultant B3 Low Energy Treatment Schemes Moderator: Eric Owens, West Basin Municipal Water District 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Troy Walker, Hazen and Sawyer Dave MacNevin, Tetra Tech Mehul Patel, Orange County Water District Andrew Salveson, Carollo Engineers Roshanak Aflaki, City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Development and Testing of a Novel Low- Energy Wastewater Treatment Process for Producing High-Quality Product Water Robert Zellers, University of Nevada, Reno 4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Impacts of NPXpress Process on Energy, Nitrous Oxide Emissions, and Microbial Ecology in Wastewater Treatment Plants Yunjie Tu, American Water 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Emerging Technologies, Energy Use, and Approaches for Advanced Oxidation and Disinfection Nicola Fontaine, Carollo Engineers 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Conference Agenda | Tuesday, May 5 4 Tuesday, May 5, 2015 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration Open 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast A4 Treatment for Indirect Potable Reuse Moderator: Tom Richardson, RMC Water and Environment B4 Disinfection Byproducts Moderator: Ben Stanford, Hazen and Sawyer 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Comparison of Two Disinfection Strategies Prior to Soil Aquifer Treatment for Potable Reuse Reymundo Trejo, Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and Shane Trussell, Trussell Technologies Chlorinated and Brominated Disinfection Byproducts of Selected Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Secondary and Tertiary Treated Wastewaters from Southern California Eric Nelson, Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. A Full-Scale Demonstration Study Comparing UV/Chlorine and UV/H2O2 for the Treatment of 1,4-Dioxane in Potable Reuse Alan Royce, Trojan Technologies Rejection of N-nitrosamines and their Precursors during Reverse Osmosis Membrane Treatment in Water Reclamation Plants Haruka Takeuchi, Kyoto University 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Treatment Sustainability as a Tool in Water Reuse Treatment Train Configuration Keel Robinson, Xylem Predicting DBP Formation Using Hybrid QM/MM Computational Methods Harry Ridgway, AquaMem Scientific Consultants 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Networking Break 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Poster Presentations Conference Agenda | Tuesday, May 5 5 Tuesday, May 5, 2015 A5 Novel Technologies for Potable Reuse Moderator: Shane Trussell, Trussell Technologies B5 Pathogens and Disinfection Moderator: Joe Jacangelo, MWH 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Removing Trace Organic Contaminants Using Biofiltration in Potable Reuse Systems Marco Velarde, Southern Nevada Water Authority Lessons Learned from UV System Performance Audits for Reuse Applications Traci Brooks, Carollo Engineers 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Role of Chlorine Radical Species in Advanced Oxidation Process Treatment of Wastewaters for Direct or Indirect Potable Reuse Stephen Mezyk, California State University at Long Beach Occurrence of Legionella in Reclaimed Water Mark LeChevallier, American Water 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Forward Osmosis Membrane Bioreactor Performance for Wastewater Treatment Applications Ally Freitas, University of Nevada, Reno Next Generation Sequencing Reveals Potential Surrogates for Performance Monitoring of Graywater Recycling Systems Brian Zimmerman, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Peroxone Mineralization of Non- Biodegradable Organics for Direct Potable Water Reuse Tingting Wu, University of Alabama, Huntsville Disinfection and Regrowth of Model Pathogens in a Graywater Reuse Treatment System Susan De Long, Colorado State University 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Presentation – Update Since DPR: A Path Forward George Tchobanoglous, University of California, Davis Conference Agenda | Tuesday, May 5 6 Tuesday, May 5, 2015 A6 Development of a Framework for Direct Potable Reuse Guidelines Results of the NWRI/WateReuse Association Expert Panel B6 Desalination Technologies and Concentrate Management Moderator: Saied Delagah, USBR 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Jeff Mosher, National Water Research Institute Justin Mattingly, WateReuse Research Foundation George Tchobanoglous, University of California, Davis Andrew Salveson, Carollo Engineers Jim Crook, Consultant Shane Trussell, Trussell Technologies Joe Cotruvo, Joseph Cotruvo & Associates Ellen McDonald, Alan Plummer Associates Application of Electrodialysis for By- Products Recovery from Saline Brine to Balance Costs of Zero Discharge Elisabeth Vaudevire, PWN Technologies 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Improved Bubble Column Desalination and Sterilization Muhammad Shahid, University of New South Wales, Australia 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sweeping Gas Membrane Distillation in Flat Sheet Membrane Contactor Vasiliki Karanikola, University of Arizona 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking Break 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Poster Presentations 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Closing Research Needs Plenary Session Moderator: Mark LeChevaliier, American Water Phil Rolchigo, Pentair Joan Oppenheimer, MWH George Tchobanoglous, UC Davis Chris Impellitteri US EPA Michael Wehner, OCWD 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference Summary and Closing Remarks Melissa Meeker, Executive Director, WateReuse Research Foundation ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM 19th Annual Water Reuse & Desalination Research Conference _________________________________________________________________ Full Name _________________________________________________________________ First Name as it should appear on your badge _________________________________________________________________ Job Title 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