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AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PUB AFFAIRS - COMMUNICATIONS -TECH COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, November 3, 2014, 4:00 PM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director Ric Collett, Chair Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Director Robert R. Kiley Art Vega, Acting IT Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
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. Statewide Drought and Review of the District's Conservation Ordinance
4.2. Status of Part Time Public Affairs Specialist Position (Verbal Report)
4.3. Status of Current Public Outreach Activities and Water Donations
4.4. Future Media Outreach and Press Relations (Verbal Report)
4.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The next Public Affairs - Communications - Technology Committee is scheduled to be held
Monday, December 1, 2014 at 4:00 p.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
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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
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ITEM NO. 4.1
AGENDA REPORT
November 3, 2014
Public Affairs- Communications-
Technology Committee
Marc Marcantonio, General
Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public
Information Manager
Statewide Drought and Review of the District's Conservation Ordinance
In August, the YLWD Board of Directors adopted a Resolution entering Stage 1 of the District's
Conservation Ordinance. Since that time, customers have reduced their water usage by 10 %.
However, due to persistent drought conditions, the Committee is reviewing the District's
Conservation Ordinance to discuss when and if, elevating the Conservation Stage should be
brought to the Board of Directors for consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description: Type:
Met Ordinance Implementation 1 -22
Metropolitan Ordinance Backup Material
09 WITH RED BLUE COMMENTS (2).doc
341661 WaterConserve Envelope.pdf Envelope Snipe Sample Backup Material
Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California
Model Water Conservation Ordinance
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Model Water Waste Ordinance
Section I: Title
Section II. Findings
Section III. Declaration of Purpose and Intent
Section IV. Definitions
Section V. Application
Section VI. Permanent Water Conservation Requirements
Section VII. Level 1 Water Supply Shortage
Section VIII. Level 2 Water Supply Shortage
Section IX. Level 3 Water Supply Shortage Emergency
Section X. Procedures for Determination and Notification
Section XI. Hardship Waiver
Section XII. Penalties and Violations
Section XIII. Severability
Other Measures Available for Consideration
Appendix
Water Conservation Summary Table
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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.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF [GOVERNING BODY OF JURISDICTIONAL ENTITY]
ESTABLISHING A WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE
PROGRAM AND REGULATIONS
Section L• Title.
This chapter will be known as the [INSERT ENTITY] Water Conservation and Water Supply Shortage
Program.
Section IL 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.
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.
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 [ENIITY]'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 IH. 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
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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:
"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.
"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.
"Potable water" means water which is suitable for drinking.
"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.
"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.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the use of recycled water, with the exception of
Section VI(a).
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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.
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
a.
area with potable water is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. [Times
and /or
to be determined by ENTITY] Pacific Standard Time on any day, except by use of a hand -
b. satisfy
water shut -off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of
the MET
adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.
reqs.
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.
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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.
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.
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
EN11141, 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
[EN11TY] .
Section VII: Level 1 Water Supply Shortage
a. A Level 1 Water Supply Shortage exists when the [EN17TY] 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: hl 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:
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
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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:
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] .
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
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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.
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:
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:
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] .
a. No New Potable Water Service: Upon declaration of a Level 3 Water Supply
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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
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]
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 XL Hardship Waiver
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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.
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.
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:
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.
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Section X11. 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:
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).
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).
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]
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]
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 [ENIITY]'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.
Notice and Hearing:
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
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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
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
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systems during periods of rain or irrigation timers which automatically use information such as
evapotranspiration sensors to set an efficient water use schedule.
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]
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]
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.
Water Conserving Plumbing Standards
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]
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 [ENJIIY] website at
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and a copy is maintained with the [ENTITY]. [Alternatively, the ENTITY may adopt a local
ordinance at least as effective as the state model].
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APPENDIX
WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE SUMMARY TABLE
Permanent
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 —
Emergency
Other Provisions
for Consideration
Restrictions
Same as Permanent +
Same as Permanent &
Same as Permanent,
Level 1 +
Level 1 & Level 2 +
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
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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
4t' violation
• Misdemeanor
• Reporting mechanism
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ITEM NO. 4.3
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: November 3, 2014
To: Public Affairs- Communications-
Technology Committee
From: Marc Marcantonio, General
Manager
Prepared By: Damon Micalizzi, Public
Information Manager
Subject: Status of Current Public Outreach Activities and Water Donations
ATTACHMENTS:
Description: Type:
Public Outreach Activities FY 14.15.xlsx Water Donations Backup Material
PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND DONATIONS FY 2014/15
Date
Business
Bottles
Sport Bottles
Pencils
Droplets
Bags
Water Truck /Staff Presence
07/03/14
YORBA LINDA KIDS BASKETBALL
96
50
07/10/14
OCFA FUNDRAISER
360
07/10/14
TOPSOCCER FEST
360
07/16/14
PRIMITAVE CROSS FIT FUNDRAISER
168
07/16/14
ISLAMIC CENTER OF YORBA LINDA
240
07/24/14
TASTE OF YORBA LINDA
480
08/07/14
OLLI -CSUF
504
08/07/14
GENEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
168
08/14/14
YLHS REGISTRATION
576
08/19/14
FRIENDS CHURCH SCHOOL
504
08/19/14
ESPERANZA Ryan Bousquet Memorial 5K Run
312
08/19/14
ESPERANZA WATER POLO
216
09/03/14
YORBA LINDA POP WARNER
408
09/03/14
September Oncology Family Camp
168
09/03/14
Tee it Up for the Troops
312
09/12/14
Valencia High School Quarter Mania
312
09/12/14
Saint Joseph 8th Grade Fundraiser
480
09/18/14
City of Yorba Linda Community Center Kids Community Swap Meet
720
09/18/14
Raman Temple of Yorba Linda Fundraiser
408
10/01/14
El Dorado High School
240
10/04/14
YL Chamber Chili Cook Off /Car Show * **
2016
50
100
100
Yes/ YLWD Booth
10/11/14
Placentia Heritage Festival Parade
2300
10/15/14
Linda Vista Trunk or Treat
408
10/15/14
Littlest Angel Guild
360
Also let them borrow cones
10/15/14
YLHS Band and Guard Yorba Linda Field Show Competition
792
10/20/14
Mabel Paine Jog A Thon
504
10/20/14
Fairmont Jog A Thon
840
10/20/14
Rose Drive Jog A Thon
408
10/20/14
Lakeview Jog A Thon
528
10/20/14
Travis Ranch Jog A Thon
720
10/20/14
St. Francis of Asisi
576
10/20/14
Community Center for the Senior Health & Resource Faire
504
10/28/14
Sierra Vista Jog A Thon
504
10/28/14
Linda Vista Jog A Thon
528
YLWD PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND DONATIONS FY 2014/15
10/28/14 Charles Wagner 576
10/28/14 YL Womens Club Faire 720
FY TOTALS 19316 100 100 100 0
YLWD PUBLIC AFFAIRS