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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-14 - Resolution No. 2022-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-17 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT IMPLEMENTING DEMAND REDUCTION ACTIONS FOR A WATER SHORTAGE LEVEL OF 10-20% (LEVEL 2) AND CERTAIN WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES RELATED TO THE IRRIGATION OF NON-FUNCTIONAL TURF WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District ("District"), at the conclusion of a public hearing on June 22, 2021, adopted the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan ("WSCP") in accordance with California law; and WHEREAS, the WSCP, which was adopted under Section 10632 of the Water Code and is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is triggered during water shortage conditions and describes stages of actions the District must take to manage demand and available supplies; and WHEREAS, the State of California is now in its third consecutive year of drought, and in each year, annual precipitation levels were inadequate to fill the State's key reservoirs; and WHEREAS, on July 8, 2021, through Executive Order N-10-21, Governor Newsom expanded a previous drought emergency declaration to include a total of 50 counties across the state, and called on all Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% from 2020 levels; and WHEREAS, on August 16, 2021, the United States Bureau of Reclamation issued its first-ever shortage declaration for the Colorado River System; and WHEREAS, on August 17, 2021, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a Condition 2 Water Supply Alert for conservation through drought ordinances and other measures; and WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021, Governor Newsom issued a proclamation declaring that a state of emergency exists in all 58 counties in California due to ongoing drought conditions; and WHEREAS, on November 9, 2021, Metropolitan declared a regional drought emergency for its service area, asking for increased conservation efforts, especially in those counties that are highly dependent on State Water Project supplies; and Resolution No.2022-17 Implementing Demand Reduction Actions for a Water Shortage Level of 10-20%(Level 2) 1 WHEREAS, on March 28, 2022, through Executive Order N-7-22, Governor Newsom required the State Water Resources Control Board ("State Water Board") to consider directing all urban water suppliers to implement, at a minimum, the response actions identified in their WSCPs for a shortage level of up to twenty percent (Level 2) by a date to be set by the State Water Board, which was estimated to be June 10, 2022; and WHEREAS, on March 28, 2022, upon determining that dry conditions continue to impact California's water supply, the Department of Water Resources revised the State Water Project allocation for 2022 to only five percent of requested supplies; and WHEREAS, the District's WSCP establishes regulations to be implemented during times of declared water shortages or declared water shortage emergencies, including six Water Shortage Levels which establish defined Shortage Response Actions and Demand Reduction Actions to be activated during such water shortages, with increasing restrictions on water use in response to worsening drought or emergency conditions and decreasing supplies; and WHEREAS, the State Water Board adopted a drought-related emergency water conservation regulation on May 24, 2022, that places new requirements on urban water suppliers, such as the District, and new restrictions related to the irrigation of non-functional turf which was expected to go into effect the week of June 6, 2022, and then subsequently changed to on or around June 16, 2022, depending on Office of Administrative Law process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District as follows: SECTION 1. Effective June 16, 2022, the District shall implement the demand reduction actions for a Water Shortage Level of ten to twenty percent (Level 2) as identified in Table 8-2 of the District's WSCP. SECTION 2. As specified in the State Water Board's emergency water conservation regulation adopted on May 24, 2022, the use of potable water is prohibited for the irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites in order to prevent the unreasonable use of water and to promote water conservation. However, the use of water is not prohibited to the extent necessary to ensure the health of trees and other perennial non- turf plantings or to the extent necessary to address immediate human health and safety. SECTION 3. These Demand Reduction Actions and supplemental water conservation measures related to the irrigation of non-functional turf shall remain in effect until rescinded by the Board of Directors. Resolution No. 2022-17 Implementing Demand Reduction Actions for a Water Shortage Level of 10-20%(Level 2) 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of June 2022 by the following called vote: AYES: Directors DesRoches, Hawkins, Jones, Lindsey, and Miller NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None J. Wayne iller, PhD, President Yorba Linda Water District ATTEST: (- . r Annie Alexander, Board Secretary Yorba Linda Water District Reviewed as to form by General Counsel: Andleew B. Gags , Esq. Kidman Gage aw LLP Resolution No.2022-17 Implementing Demand Reduction Actions for a Water Shortage Level of 10-20%(Level 2) 3 Shortage Level Demand Reduction Actions Drop down list These are the only categories that will be accepted by the WUEdata online submittal tool. Select those that apply. How much is this going to reduce the shortage gap? Include units used (volume type or percentage) Additional Explanation or Reference (optional) Penalty, Charge, or Other Enforcement? For Retail Suppliers Only Drop Down List 0 Other water feature or swimming pool restriction Required by Statewide Prohibition All decorative water features must re-circulate water or users must secure a waiver from the District. Yes, enforced by the State 0 Other Required by Statewide Prohibition Washing or hosing down vehicles is prohibited except by use of a hand held container, hose with an automatic shut off device, or at a commercial car wash. Yes, enforced by the State 0 Other - Prohibit use of potable water for washing hard surfaces Required by Statewide Prohibition Washing hard or paved surfaces is prohibited except to alleviate safety or sanitary hazards using a hand held container, hose with an automatic shut off device, or a low- volume high pressure cleaning machine that recycles used water. Yes, enforced by the State 0 Landscape - Restrict or prohibit runoff from landscape irrigation Required by Statewide Prohibition Watering vegetated areas in a manner that causes excessive water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter, or ditch is prohibited. Yes, enforced by the State 0 Landscape - Other landscape restriction or prohibition Required by Statewide Prohibition Irrigating turf on public street medians is prohibited with potable water. Yes, enforced by the State 0 Landscape - Other landscape restriction or prohibition Required by Statewide Prohibition No landscape watering shall occur within 48 hours after measurable precipitation. Yes, enforced by the State 0 Other On-going Long Term-Conservation Savings Measure. All new commercial car wash and laundry facilities should re- circulate the wash water. No 0 Other On-going Long Term-Conservation Savings Measure. Unauthorized use of hydrants is prohibited. Authorization for use must be obtained from YLWD. No 0 Reduce System Water Loss On-going Long Term-Conservation Savings Measure. Real Loss Reduction - Annual Waterline Replacement Program No 0 Reduce System Water Loss On-going Long Term-Conservation Savings Measure. Real Loss Reduction - Aggressive Leak Detection and Repair No 1 Expand Public Information Campaign 5% Community Outreach and Messaging through utility bill inserts to communicate Level 1 shortage response No 1 Expand Public Information Campaign 1% Encourage customers to wash only full loads when washing dishes or clothes. No 1 Offer Water Use Surveys 1%Offer Water Use Surveys No 1 Other - Customers must repair leaks, breaks, and malfunctions in a timely manner 2%Fix leaks or faulty sprinklers promptly/within 5 day(s). No 1 Provide Rebates on Plumbing Fixtures and Devices 1%Promote rebates through MWDOC's program. No 1 Provide Rebates for Landscape Irrigation Efficiency 2%Promote rebates through MWDOC's program. No Submittal Table 8-2: Demand Reduction Actions Shortage Level Demand Reduction Actions Drop down list These are the only categories that will be accepted by the WUEdata online submittal tool. Select those that apply. How much is this going to reduce the shortage gap? Include units used (volume type or percentage) Additional Explanation or Reference (optional) Penalty, Charge, or Other Enforcement? For Retail Suppliers Only Drop Down List Submittal Table 8-2: Demand Reduction Actions 1 CII - Other CII restriction or prohibition 1% Commercial, industrial, institutional equipment must be properly maintained and in full working order. No 2 Expand Public Information Campaign 5% Community Outreach and Messaging through utility bill inserts to communicate Level 2 shortage response actions and objectives. No 2 Improve Customer Billing 5%Provide leak reports and repair assistance.No 2 Other - Customers must repair leaks, breaks, and malfunctions in a timely manner 2%Fix leaks or faulty sprinklers promptly.No 2 Other - Require automatic shut of hoses 1%Use shut-off nozzle on hoses.No 3 Expand Public Information Campaign 5% Expand Community Outreach and Messaging through utility bill inserts and social media to communicate Level 3 shortage response actions and objectives. No 3 Provide Rebates for Landscape Irrigation Efficiency 3%Expanded/Enhanced Rebate Programs No 3 Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation to specific times 2% Watering or irrigation of vegetated areas is prohibited between 9 am and 6 pm except by use of a hand held device, hose equipped with an automatic shutoff device, or for adjusting or repairing an irrigation system for short periods of time. No 3 Landscape - Other landscape restriction or prohibition 1% Irrigating turf on public street medians is prohibited. No 3 CII - Restaurants may only serve water upon request 1% CII - Restaurants may only serve water upon request No 3 CII - Lodging establishment must offer opt out of linen service 1% CII - Lodging establishment must offer opt out of linen service No 3 CII - Other CII restriction or prohibition 1% No single pass cooling systems may be installed in new or remodeled buildings. No 4 Expand Public Information Campaign 5% Expand Community Outreach and Messaging through utility bill inserts and social media to communicate Level 4 shortage response actions and objectives. No 4 Landscape - Prohibit certain types of landscape irrigation 1% All non-essential water use for commercial and industrial use should cease. No 4 Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation to specific times 3% Watering or irrigation with a device that is not continuously attended to is limited to fifteen (15) minutes per day per valve. Low flow drip type systems, water efficient stream rotor systems, and sensor/weather controlled systems are exempt. No Shortage Level Demand Reduction Actions Drop down list These are the only categories that will be accepted by the WUEdata online submittal tool. Select those that apply. How much is this going to reduce the shortage gap? Include units used (volume type or percentage) Additional Explanation or Reference (optional) Penalty, Charge, or Other Enforcement? For Retail Suppliers Only Drop Down List Submittal Table 8-2: Demand Reduction Actions 4 CII - Commercial kitchens required to use pre-rinse spray valves 1% Food preparation establishments must use water efficient kitchen spray valves. No 4 Other - Prohibit use of potable water for washing hard surfaces 1% Washing hard or paved surfaces is prohibited except to alleviate safety or sanitary hazards using a hand held container, hose with an automatic shut off device, or a low- volume high pressure cleaning machine that recycles used water. No 4 Other water feature or swimming pool restriction 1% All decorative water features must re-circulate water or users must secure a waiver from YLWD. No 5 Expand Public Information Campaign 5% Expand Community Outreach and Messaging through utility bill inserts and social media to communicate Level 5 shortage response actions and objectives. No 5 Water Features - Restrict water use for decorative water features, such as fountains 1% Filling or refilling ornamental lakes and ponds is prohibited. Ornamental lakes and ponds that sustain aquatic life of significant value and were actively managed prior to the storage declaration are exempt. No 5 Other water feature or swimming pool restriction 1% Existing pools shall not be emptied and refilled using potable water unless required for public health and safety purposes. No 5 Landscape - Prohibit certain types of landscape irrigation 8% Watering of parks, school grounds, and recreation fields is prohibited, except for rare plant or animal species No 6 Expand Public Information Campaign 5% Expand Community Outreach and Messaging through utility bill inserts and social media to communicate Level 6 shortage response actions and objectives. No 6 Other 10% Other Prohibited Uses: YLWD may implement other prohibited water uses as determined by YLWD, after notice to customers. No NOTES: