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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-24 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda PacketYorba Linda '"Water District AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, February 24, 2014, 8:30 AM 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Daniel Mole, Chair Rick Buck, Vice Chair Lindon Baker Carl Boznanski Oscar Bugarini, Sr. Bill Guse Fred Hebein Joe Holdren Modesto Llanos Cheryl Spencer- Borden 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual wishing to address the committee is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on this agenda, the committee Chair will recognize the individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on this agenda. Comments are limited to matters of public interest and matters within the jurisdiction of the Water District. Comments are limited to five minutes. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS This portion of the agenda is for matters such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or similar items for which staff is seeking the advice and counsel of the Committee members. This portion of the agenda may also include items for information only. 4.1. Status of Water Supply in Metropolitan Water District Service Area, Director Brett R. Barbre, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Representing Municipal Water District of Orange County 4.2. Status of Potential YLWD Representation on the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors 4.3. Status of Annexation to Orange County Water District and Construction of Well 21 4.4. Future Agenda Items 5. ADJOURNMENT 5.1. The next Citizens Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, March 24, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. Items Distributed to the Committee 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 Committee 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. 4.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: February 24, 2014 To: Citizens Advisory Committee From: Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager Prepared By: Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer Subject: Status of Water Supply in Metropolitan Water District Service Area, Director Brett R. Barbre, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Representing Municipal Water District of Orange County SUMMARY: 2013 was the driest year on record, and as the dry conditions continue, some regions throughout the state are severely impacted. While there is no immediate danger of water supply interruptions here in Orange County, we don't know how the long drought will last, so we must be good stewards and use our water supplies as efficiently as possible. Governor Brown asked that everyone reduce their water use by 20 %. In turn, Orange County water providers are asking that all residents and businesses make simple changes to reduce their daily water use. ATTACHMENTS: Feb 2014 8 -3 Water Supply Alert Resolution.pdf MWDOC DROUGHT.0 Resolution No. 14 -01 - Affirming Water Use Efficiency Efforts.doc Barbre Presentation - YLCAC - 02- 24- 14.pdf Description: Type: MWD Resolution Backup Material MWDOC Resolution Backup Material YLWD Resolution Backup Material PowerPoint Presentation Backup Material iF9 THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT „o OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA • Board of Directors Water Planning and Stewardship Committee 2/11/2014 Board Meeting BOARD ACTION 8 -3 Subject Adopt Water Supply Alert Resolution Executive Summary This letter recommends that the Board adopt a Water Supply Alert Resolution calling for local agencies to achieve extraordinary conservation by adopting and enforcing drought ordinances and other measures. Details Background Calendar year 2013 was the driest on record in much of California. Following two consecutive dry years, the state's first snowpack survey of 2014, on January 4, registered about 20 percent of average water content. On January 17, 2014, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., declared a drought State of Emergency and directed state officials to take necessary actions to prepare for drought conditions. The governor's proclamation urged Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 20 percent and initiated a greatly expanded water conservation public awareness campaign under the Save Our Water program, which educates consumers on ways to reduce household water use. On January 31, the state's second snowpack survey showed that conditions had worsened to 12 percent of average water content. That same day, the California Department of Water Resources took the unprecedented step of reducing the allocation of State Water Project supplies to zero percent, meaning that without significant improvements in rainfall, snowpack, and river runoff in the state watersheds, the State Water Contractors and Metropolitan would not receive any allocation from the State Water Project. Metropolitan is working with the governor's office and with water agencies throughout the state to help address California's water crisis and to maximize available supplies, including embracing the governor's call for Californians to reduce their water use by 20 percent. Staff recommends that Metropolitan adopt a Water Supply Alert Resolution as a regional call for increased awareness and extraordinary conservation within the Metropolitan service area. Although Metropolitan anticipates being able to meet its imported water demands this year, actions taken to lower water demands in 2014 could avoid or reduce the magnitude of regional supply shortages in later years if drought conditions persist. A Water Supply Alert Resolution would provide public messaging consistent with the rest of California with regard to the need for increased conservation during the statewide drought emergency. Water Supply Alert Resolution The Water Surplus and Drought Management (WSDM) Plan guides Metropolitan's supply actions under both wet and dry conditions for achieving reliability. Consistent with the WSDM Plan, Metropolitan uses the following system of conditions to communicate the urgency of the region's water supply situation and need for further water conservation practices. 2/11/2014 Board Meeting 8 -3 Page 2 Baseline Water Use Efficiency Ongoing implementation of conservation, recycling and outreach programs to achieve permanent increases in water use efficiency and build storage reserves. Condition 1: Water Supply Watch Local agency voluntary dry -year conservation measures and use of regional storage reserves. Condition 2: Water Supply Alert Regional call for cities, counties, member agencies and retail water agencies to implement extraordinary conservation through drought ordinances and other measures to mitigate use of storage reserves. Condition 3: Water Supply Allocation Implement Metropolitan Water Supply Allocation Plan. Under the proposed resolution (Attachment 1), the Board would declare a Condition 2: Water Supply Alert to call for cities, counties, member agencies and retail agencies to adopt extraordinary conservation measures, including adopting and implementing local drought ordinances. Attachment 2 lists examples of immediate actions that would be requested of the public to immediately start saving water. During the drought period of 2007 -2011, Metropolitan had previously adopted a Water Supply Alert Resolution in June 2008 and a Condition 3: Water Supply Allocation in April 2009 and April 2010. The April 2010 Water Supply Allocation was later terminated by the Board in April 2011 when hydrologic conditions improved during the 2010/11 water year. Despite record dry conditions, baseline water use efficiency enabled Metropolitan to begin 2013 with record water reserves. Although Metropolitan relied on some of that stored water in 2013, Metropolitan continues to have reserves held in reservoirs, local groundwater basins and in water banking programs. With these reserves, Metropolitan expects to fully meet the region's imported water demands in 2014. By Minute Item 37324, dated September 1988, the Board established financial incentives for water conservation and authorized funding new and emerging technologies, By Minute Item 43514, dated April 13, 1999, the Board adopted the Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan. By Minute Item 43747, dated October 12, 1999, the Board authorized partnerships with state and federal agencies under Metropolitan's Conservation Credits Program. By Minute Item 47393, dated February 12, 2008, the Board adopted the Water Supply Allocation Plan. By Minute Item 47526, dated June 10, 2008, the Board adopted a Water Supply Alert Resolution (Resolution 9075). California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) CEQA determination for Option #1: The proposed action is categorically exempt under the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. The proposed action involves the funding and minor alterations of existing private or public facilities, along with minor modifications in the condition of land, water, and /or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. These activities would result in negligible or no expansion of use and no possibility of significantly impacting the physical environment. Additionally, the action involves the adoption or alteration of educational outreach of conservation incentive programs which involve no physical alteration in the areas affected. Accordingly, the proposed action qualifies under Class 1, Class 4, and Class 22 Categorical Exemptions (Sections 15301, 15304, and 15322 of the State CEQA Guidelines). 2/11/2014 Board Meeting 8 -3 Page 3 The CEQA determination is: Determine that pursuant to CEQA, the proposed action qualifies under three Categorical Exemptions (Class 1, Section 15301, Class 4, Section 15304, and Class 22, Section 15322 of the State CEQA Guidelines). CEQA determination for Option #2: None required Board Options Option #1 Adopt the CEQA determination that the proposed action is categorically exempt from CEQA and adopt the proposed Water Supply Alert Resolution. Fiscal Impact: Upon adoption of the Water Supply Alert Resolution, costs related to staff resources and expenditures under Metropolitan's Conservation Credit Program may increase as customers respond to the call for voluntary conservation. Business Analysis: The local city, county, member agency and retail agency conservation called for in the Water Supply Alert will help the region avoid or reduce the magnitude of a potential shortage in later years. This resolution would provide public messaging consistent with the rest of California with regard to statewide drought response. Option #2 Do not adopt the proposed Water Supply Alert Resolution. Fiscal Impact: Metropolitan may incur increased operational costs to withdraw more water from regional storage and may need to purchase additional transfer water to protect storage reserves. Business Analysis: Demands for imported water may exceed supply and make it more difficult to manage storage reserves in 2015 and later years if dry conditions persist. Staff Recommendation Option #1 2/3/2014 K en N. Upadh y Date v anager, Wate Resour gement Attachment 1 — Water Supply Alert Resolution Attachment 2 — Examples of Immediate Actions for Residents of Metropolitan's Service Area Ref# wrm12629423 2/11/2014 Board Meeting 8 -3 Attachment 1, Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CALLING FOR A WATER SUPPLY ALERT WHEREAS, Metropolitan's two main sources of imported water, the Colorado River and Northern California, face continuing drought conditions; and WHEREAS, the Colorado River Basin drought has stretched into a 14 °i year, continuing to negatively impact storage levels on the river's two main reservoirs; and WHEREAS, the state of California is experiencing record dry conditions, with 2014 projected to become the driest year on record; and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2014, the state of California's second snow survey reported statewide snowpack at 12% of normal levels and the California Department of Water Resources officially reduced the State Water Project Table A Allocation to zero percent of contract amounts; and WHEREAS, a statewide state of emergency due to drought conditions was declared by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., effective January 17, 2014; and WHEREAS, Metropolitan's Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan guides Metropolitan's water supply management actions and includes provisions for implementing water conservation; and WHEREAS, Metropolitan and the member agencies are increasing public messaging to create a heightened awareness of the region's supply challenges; and WHEREAS, Metropolitan relies on the actions of its 26 member agencies and their retailer agencies to enact and implement local conservation measures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, under its Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan, declares that Southern California in Metropolitan's service area is in a Water Supply Alert condition; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Metropolitan urges all cities, counties, member agencies and retail water agencies to implement extraordinary conservation measures to preserve regional storage reserves; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Metropolitan urges all cities, counties, member agencies and retail water agencies in the region to immediately activate and enforce existing conservation and drought ordinances; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all cities, counties, member agencies and retail water agencies that have not adopted drought ordinances, are urged to immediately adopt and enforce conservation and drought ordinances that include measures such as: tiered rate structures that promote conservation; restrictions on the hours of outdoor watering; prohibitions on landscape irrigation runoff; provisions for water efficient landscapes in new construction and landscape retrofits; hotlines or other mechanisms for the public to report inefficient or prohibited water use; restrictions on use of potable water for street cleaning; new or enhanced rebate programs for water saving devices; new or enhanced incentives to maximize the use of recycled water; and 2/11/2014 Board Meeting 8 -3 Attachment 1, Page 2 of 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Metropolitan will coordinate with the member agencies to develop a unified regional message and significantly accelerate its current media and outreach campaigns in order to communicate the need for extraordinary conservation to the general public, businesses, stakeholder industries and public officials; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Metropolitan intends to work with and assist its member agencies, and the region's cities, counties and retail water agencies to help ensure a reliable near -term and long -term water supply, to adopt and implement appropriate conservation ordinances and measures, and to inform retail water users of the Water Supply Alert conditions and the need for immediate and sustained water use efficiency practices. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California at its meeting held February 11, 2014. Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 2/11/2014 Board Meeting 8 -3 Attachment 2, Page 1 of 1 Examples of Immediate Actions for Residents of Metropolitan's Service Area California's main water sources have been severely impacted by record dry conditions and cutbacks in critical supplies from Northern California. And we are already using our reserves to supply our everyday water. Our water situation is serious. But here's how you can help: Two of the best ways to cut water use at home is to reduce landscape watering by one day each week and stop washing your car at home. Other ways to save water include: What you can do: Outdoor Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind Install a weather -based smart sprinkler controller Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks Check your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads Install pool covers and limit use of misting devices Use organic mulch around plants to reduce evaporation Indoor Turn off the water when you brush your teeth Shorten your showers by one or two minutes Fix leaky faucets Wash only full loads of laundry Talk to your family and friends about saving water How much you can save (up to): 25 gallons per day 40 gallons per day 150 gallons each time 500 gallons a month Thousands of gallons a year Hundreds of gallons a year 3 gallons per day 5 gallons per day 20 gallons per day 15 to 40 gallons per load Homeowners: Save water by taking advantage of Metropolitan's incentives for water - efficient appliances and fixtures, including: • High efficiency toilets • Multi- stream rotating sprinklers • Weather -based smart irrigation controllers • High efficiency clothes washing machines • Turf removal Business owners: Save water by receiving rebates through Metropolitan's SoCal Water$mart incentive program for installing water- saving appliances and equipment, or through the Water Savings Incentive Program, which pays for process water and irrigation equipment improvements. Managers of large landscapes and businesses with significant cooling water needs are encouraged to switch to recycled water if available. Recycled water helps preserve our critical drought storage reserves. Water Supply Alert Resolution ' Metropolitan urges all cities, counties, member agencies, and retail agencies to: Implement extraordinary conservation measures ' Activate and enforce existing ordinances ' Adopt new ordinances if none exist Metropolitan will work with the member agencies to develop a unified regional message Metropolitan will assist agencies in adopting and implementing ordinances, and informing retail water users Board Options -0 Option #1 ' Adopt the CEQA determination that the proposed action is categorically exempt from CEQA ' Adopt the proposed Water Supply Alert Resolution It Option #2 Do not adopt the proposed Water Supply Alert Resolution ___ MUNICIPAL Item No. 4 WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY ACTION ITEM February 19, 2014 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Administration & Finance Committee (Directors Thomas, Barbre, Osborne) Robert J. Hunter, General Manager Staff Contact: Harvey De La Torre SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ON CALLING FOR ENHANCED WATER USE EFFICIENCY EFFORTS TO EXTEND REGIONAL WATER SUPPLIES FOR ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board of Directors adopt the proposed resolution calling for enhanced water use efficiency efforts to extend regional water supplies for Orange County residents and businesses COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Committee recommends (To be determined at Committee Meeting) REPORT On January 31, the state's second snowpack survey showed that conditions in northern California had worsened to 12 percent of average water content. This caused the California Department of Water Resources to take the unprecedented step of reducing the State Water Project (SWP) Table "A" Allocation from 5 percent to zero. With the SWP Allocation currently at zero and Governor Brown's drought declaration, Metropolitan is recommending adoption of a Water Supply Alert Resolution calling for local water agencies and cities to increase their water use efficiency efforts, including Budgeted (Y /N): NA 11 Budgeted amount: NA Action item amount: NA Line item: Fiscal Impact (explain if unbudgeted): Core _x_ 11 Choice Page 46 of 172 Page 2 adopting and implementing local drought ordinances to sustain their regional storage reserves through this drought. Although, Metropolitan has approximately 2.4 million acre -feet of dry year storage and does not plan to implement mandatory water delivery reductions in 2014, the Water Supply Alert is a part of Metropolitan's Water Surplus and Drought Management (WSDM) plan. As a result of the state's water supply conditions and Metropolitan's call for additional water use efficiency efforts, MWDOC staff is recommending to the Board to adopt a similar resolution. As the County's regional imported water provider, this resolution encourages every Orange County water agency, city, resident, and business to do their part in reducing their water usage in order to extend stored water supplies and prepare for a prolonged drought. Page 47 of 172 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY CALLING FOR ENHANCED WATER USE EFFICIENCY EFFORTS TO EXTEND REGIONAL WATER SUPPLIES FOR ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. Whereas, Orange County depends on imported water from Northern California and the Colorado River to meet approximately half of its supply demand; with the balance of the county's demand being met by local groundwater via a large basin under north and central Orange County, smaller basins in south Orange County, and through local water recycling and water use efficiency; and Whereas, the state of California is experiencing record dry year conditions, with 2014 projected to become the driest year on record; and Whereas, now in its third consecutive year of a drought, the State of California's annual precipitation levels are inadequate to fill the state's key reservoirs; and Whereas, effective January 17, 2014, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. declared a statewide state of emergency due to drought conditions Whereas, on January 31, 2014, the state of California's second snow survey reported statewide snowpack at 12% of normal levels and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) officially reduced the State Water Project (SWP) Table A Allocation to zero percent of contract amounts; and Whereas, the National Weather Service's most recent Three -Month Outlook for California forecasts above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation throughout the entire state; and Whereas, the Colorado River Basin drought has stretched into a 14th year, continuing to negatively impact storage levels on the river's two main reservoirs; and Whereas, over the past 20 years, southern California rate payers have invested more than $15 billion in regional storage, infrastructure improvements, local resources and water use efficiency programs that are now serving to sustain supplies during this historic dry period; and Whereas, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) has indicated that its water storage reserves, committed to meeting regional drought demands, remain relatively healthy at nearly 2.4 million acre -feet and, as such, does not intend to institute mandatory water reductions within its service area for 2014; and Whereas, Metropolitan has declared a Water Supply Alert calling for all cities, counties, member agencies and retails water agencies to implement extraordinary water use efficiency measures, adopt and implement local drought ordinances to preserve regional storage reserves; and Whereas, the cities and water agencies serving Orange County's population of 3.1 million have done an outstanding job working together to develop water - management strategies and implement comprehensive water use efficiency programs to help ensure a reliable supply of high - quality water to meet countywide demand; and Page 48 of 172 Page 4 Whereas, many cities and water agencies serving Orange County have also invested and continue to invest in research and technology to develop new sources of water such as water recycling and desalination to meet demands; and Whereas, Municipal Water District of Orange County and its member agencies are increasing their public messaging to create a heightened awareness of the state's water supply conditions; and Whereas, increasing and applying efficient water use habits today is the responsible thing to do and will help ensure Orange County has enough water to maintain our quality of life and thriving economy; and Whereas, there are numerous resources and programs to assist us in our countywide water use efficiency efforts, including rebates for water saving devices and information on water - saving strategies at www.bewaterwise.com, and www.mwdoc.com, Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Municipal Water District of Orange County the regional imported water provider do hereby encourage every Orange County water agency, resident and business to take the necessary actions to reduce their water usage through enhanced water use efficiency measures in an effort to extend stored water supplies and prepare for a prolonged drought; and Be it further resolved that the Municipal Water District of Orange County will coordinate with Metropolitan and its member agencies to develop a unified regional message and significant accelerate its outreach efforts in order to communicate the need for additional water use efficiency efforts to Orange County public officials, residents and businesses; and Be it further resolved, that the Municipal Water District of Orange County encourage all local water agencies, cities, and the County of Orange to join in this call for enhancing water use efficiency efforts through the adoption of appropriate resolutions or ordinances in their jurisdictions. Said Resolution was adopted on February _, 2014, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Directors NOES: Directors ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. adopted by the Board of Directors of Municipal Water District of Orange County at its meeting held on February _, 2014. Maribeth Goldsby, Secretary Municipal Water District of Orange County Page 49 of 172 RESOLUTION NO. 14 -01 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT CALLING FOR ENHANCED WATER USE EFFICIENCY EFFORTS WHEREAS, the state of California is experiencing record dry year conditions, with 2014 projected to become the driest year on record; and WHEREAS, effective January 17, 2014, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. declared a statewide state of emergency due to drought conditions; and WHEREAS, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) has indicated that its water storage reserves, committed to meeting regional drought demands, remain relatively healthy at nearly 2.4 million acre -feet and, as such, does not intend to institute mandatory water reductions within its service area for 2014; and WHEREAS, Metropolitan has declared a Water Supply Alert calling for all cities, counties, member agencies and retail water agencies to implement extraordinary water use efficiency measures, adopt and implement local drought ordinances to preserve regional storage reserves; and WHEREAS, Municipal Water District of Orange County ( MWDOC) has adopted a resolution calling for enhanced water use efficiency efforts to extend regional water supplies for Orange County residents and business; and WHEREAS, MWDOC and its member agencies are increasing their public messaging to create a heightened awareness of the state's water supply conditions; and WHEREAS, increasing and applying efficient water use habits today is the responsible thing to do and will help ensure Orange County has enough water to maintain our quality of life and thriving economy; and WHEREAS, there are numerous resources and programs to assist us in our countywide water use efficiency efforts, including rebates for water saving devices and information on water - saving strategies at www. bewaterwise.com, www.mwdoc.com and www.ylwd.com. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District does hereby encourage its constituents to take the necessary actions to reduce their water usage through enhanced water use efficiency measures in an effort to extend stored water supplies and prepare for a prolonged drought; and Resolution No. 14 -01 Calling for Enhanced Water Use Efficiency Efforts BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Yorba Linda Water District will coordinate with the Municipal Water District of Orange County and its member agencies to develop a unified regional message and significantly accelerate its outreach efforts in order to communicate the need for additional water use efficiency efforts to local public officials, residents and businesses. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of February 2014, by the following called vote: AYES: Directors Beverage, Collett, Hawkins, Kiley and Melton NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Robert R. Kiley, President Yorba Linda Water District ATTEST: Steve Conklin, Board Secretary Yorba Linda Water District Resolution No. 14 -01 Calling for Enhanced Water Use Efficiency Efforts 2 Update for the Yorba Linda Water District Citizen's Advisory Committee on Water Supply Conditions and Drought Response Director Brett R. Barbre Municipal Water District of Orange County Metropolitan Water District of So Cal February 24, 2014 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY Past Precipitation on the 8- Station Index Northern Sierra Precipitation 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 '' 09 Drought I 2 Y A�e,age DrY C0 1` 00 O O r- N M 'ZI- LO C0 1` 00 O O r- N M "ZI- LO C0 1` 00 O O N M 00 00 00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 d7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 07 67 07 67 07 M M M M M M M M O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N N N N N N N N N N N N N N MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Source: 8- Station Index Department Water Resources) OF (California of ORANGE Driest Years by Inches of Precipitation • Calendar Year 2013 was the driest year since California became a state in 1850 Statewide Sierras South Coast Year Rainfall I Yea Rainfall I Rainfall 2013 7.0 2013 10.4 2013 5.3 1898 11.6 1976 17.0 1947 5.5 1923 11.7 1898 21.6 1898 5.6 1976 13.1 1947 21.8 1953 6.0 MUNICIPAL Note: Records date pack to 1895 WATER DISTRICT Source: Western Regional Climate Center OF ORANGE COUNTY Water Year 2014 Conditions • High pressure ridge has been diverting winter storms north • No significant winter storms for 13 months • Record Dry Conditions U.S. Drought Monitor February 11, 2014 Intensity: DO - Abnormally Dry D1 - Moderate Drought D2 - Severe Drought - D3 - Extreme Drought ��"' _ Dd - Exceptional Draught � MUNICIPAL t WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE Governor Declares Drought Emergency MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE • Call for voluntary 20 percent conservation • Directs local agencies to implement local water shortage contingency plans • Reduce water diversions to focus on avoiding water shortages and environmental impacts • Looks to clear the way for water transfers and exchanges DWR January 30 Snow Surve y ,t �! L California State Water Project "Table A" Allocation • Zero Percent Projected Allocation — Announced January 31, 2014 — No deliveries in 2014 if current dry conditions persist — Decrease from Initial estimate of 5% — First time in the 54 -year history of the SWP MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE California State Water Project "Table A" Allocation 100% ■ Initial Allocation Final Allocation 80% 75% 65% 60% 50% 50% 25% 0 35% 30 /o 25% 5% 5% o /o ° I I = 0% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE Drought Impacts • 17 communities throughout the state could run out of water within 60 to 120 days Running out of water State officials say these communities and water districts could run out of water within 100 days: ftd&d CT O 0 Sacramento MENDOCINO COUNTY 0 amoktrail Township Cornrnuntry F,QrvirPS DwstrIct © The R,edwcvd Malley Community; Water District .gin Fr�nclzcc • • Farmers facing o r decisions about ' F r vin 0 whether to plant crops, and how to feed livestock and keep trees and vines alive MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE NEVADA O Washington Ridge Conserva- tion Camp PLACER O Opher Gardenti SONOMA 0 Cloverdale 0 Healdsbulrp_, AMADOR p 1arkson'Valley tr"atlon District MARIPOSA O Whispering Pines Apartrrie?nts. SANTA CRUZ 8,akentiold 0 � Lornpica • Water District 0 0 MADERA m Bass Lake Water Co' KERN los Angetos FRESNO m Ba.dder Canyon • ® Sierra Cedars Water �Associat�on Community ® Cypress Canyon Water Services System ® Sharer Lake ® Camp Condor �Mok ° • Heights Mutual m Lake or the Woods Wate+ Ca Mutual water Co SMOM: ,C&II(orntii o(Ft, Hir Healrn )chn Hlanchwd .' Ttv Chron•cto Water Supply Conditions Today MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE Percent of Normal Precipitation (%) 10/1/2013 — 2/18/2014 LE MEM Iwo Aff ! i ii Generated 2/19/2014 at HPRCC using provisional data. . 1. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE Soo 400 200 150 125 100 75 C PPqI,---n]I -I'M3tP 7-ent,:r� Northern Sierra Precipitation February 19, 2014 MSC - Mount Shasta City SHA - Shasta Darn MNR - Mineral ORD - Ouincy 8- Station Index Accumulated Precipitation SRR_Sierra mile RS BYM - Blue Carryon PCF - Pack House G; v 40 u) 30 e Uj z GAP 20 10 0 1011 11(1 1211 1l1 211 3/1 4/1 5l1 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE 6/1 7/1 8/1 9/1 Snow Water Equivalents As of February 19, 2014 10 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY 3 �n�hes Northern Sierra 15% of Norma Central Sierriv 31�� . 5 es 2 3�I� of N °rural � F Southern Sierra Statewide Reservoir Conditions As of February 19, 2014 U) 39% 2.5 NORMAL -- - - - - -- (D 2.0 - - - - Q 1.5 1.0 � 1 0 0.5 0.0 San Luis MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE - COUNTY � 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 iI 57% NORMAL Lake Oroville Ar � d r Lake Oroville Department of Water Resources V. 40 .r- ,ate .. .• .�_.�_ L ,•!• , • �i 04, • , a - 'w s r 1� -t M } Ll r i .9 T.M. 0 Ah .,f rte. • Upper Colorado River Snowpack February 1 2014 Snowpack Water Equivalent �i 1 rma� I 0 pr- 10/1 11/1 12/1 1/1 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY � Historical Average —2/' 1 3/1 4/1 5/1 611 7/1 8/1 9/1 Colorado River Reservoir Conditions 25 - 20 aD aD 15 . U F 10 75 5- I n Lake Mead MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE I I I I I As of February 19, 2014 ►�Ilq to p"A hok I I I I I Lake Powell 20 15 UT U Q 10 0 5 C 14 b sW L.A. e Storage Reserve Colorado River Aqueduct � 1 2014 Available Supplies February 19, 2014 • State Water Project (600 TAF) — "Table A" Allocation = 0 — Storage & Program = 600 TAF • Colorado River Aqueduct (1.2 MAF) — Priority 4 = 550 TAF — Colorado System Storage & Programs = 650 TAF • In Region Storage (200 TAF) • Diamond Valley Lake N• Conjunctive Use Projects MUNICIPAL - -.... WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE N• Metrormlitan Dry Year Storaae CM 2.5 2.0 LL U 1.5 i 1.0 0.5 I 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 End of Calendar Year MUNICIPAL WATER * Does not include 636 TAF of Metropolitan Emergency Storage. DISTRICT OF ORANGE 2014 Supply and Demand Balance 2.5 2.0 a 1.5 , 0 1.0 0.5 Me Conservation reduces storage depletion In- Region Resource Mix MI-0 - - ••- • LOS ANGELES Joseph Jensen Wlatir T -••rment Plant VENTURA - ••__ -- F.E. Weyrnvuth Water Treatmon kya Ire N BERNARDINO oert B. Diemer Henry J. ills - ter Treatment Plant ter T ent Pbnt;,:� Ift RIVERSIDE iL Robot A. Skinner ORANGE Water Tm3tmont Plant i i - SAN DIEGO MetroDolitan Water Sul ly Alert On February 11, 2014 • Support the Governor's call for a 20% reduction in water use • Call local agencies to update and implement local drought ordinances • Explore means to help address water supply challenges state -wide MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE Metro[)olitan Conservation Budaet On February 11, 2014 • Doubled conservation and outreach budget to $40 million for fiscal years 2013/14 and 2014/15 • Anticipating a significant increase in public interest as awareness of drought conditions increases • Supports the governor's call for increased conservation MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE MWDOC Enhanced Water Use Efficiency Resolution • MWDOC Board approved February 19, 2014 • Calling for enhanced water use efficiency efforts by residents and businesses • Coordinate to develop a unified regional message among local agencies • Assist and support local agencies that seek to implement local drought ordinances MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE 0 0 0 0 Coordinated Drought Actions MET and MWDOC are passing Resolutions Increasing Water Use Efficiency efforts — Bewaterwise.com Coordinating a regional message campaign — Alert — "Unprecedented supply conditions" Save Our Y11T .1 www.saveourH2O.org — Inform —" We have storage and drought action plans in place to prepared for such droughts" — Empower— "Water use efficiency is key region -wide effort" Objective: Build consumer awareness of the value of their water supply and of the region's current and long -term water needs, and enlist Southern Californians' assistance in reducing demands and supporting future water supply reliability MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE Questions MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE