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LU A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE URBAN WATER
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WHEREAS, in the semiarid coastal plain of Southern California, it is imperative that
every reasonable measure be taken to manage precious local and imported water supplies;
and
The City of Huntington Beach has completed an Urban Water Management Plan (Plan)
pursuant to the requirements of the Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983; and
The Plan is a general information document and compliments the plan of the Municipal
Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and the Regional Plan of the Southern California
Metropolitan Water District; and
The purpose of Huntington Beach's Plan is to provide a local perspective and analysis
of the current and alternative water conservation activities of Huntington Beach; and
Huntington Beach's Plan also addresses the effects of water shortages within the city's
boundaries and suggests a framework for developing a mechanism, in concert with
neighboring cities, to cope with short term as well as chronic water supply deficiencies; and
Huntington Beach's Plan will be periodically updated to reflect changes in water supply
trends and conservation policies within the boundaries of Huntington Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach acknowledges the essential nature of water conservation within its
boundaries as described herein, and adopts this Plan and will implement same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 20 h day of may 1996.
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City Clerk
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Res. No. 96-40
URBAN WATER
MANAGE-MENT
PLAN
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH
WATER DIVISION
19001 HUNTINGTON STREET
P.O. BOX 190
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
714 586-5921 FAX 714 847-1067
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REFERENCES
1. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
October 1995 Regional Urban Water Management Plan
2. Municipal Water District of Orange County
November I995 Regional Urban Water Management Plan
3. Orange County Water District
1994 Groundwater Management Plan
The City of Huntington Beach is proud to submit its 1995 Urban Water Management Plan as a
Joint Regional Plan in conjunction with the above listed agencies and in accordance with the
California Urban Water Management Planning Act.
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CONTACT PEOPLE
NAME ADDRESS PHONE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
City Administrator 2000 Main Street 536-5202
Michael T. Uberuaga Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Public Works Director 2000 Main Street 536-5437
Les M. Jones 11 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Planning Director 2000 Main Street 536-5271
Howard Zelefsky Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Water Operations Manager 19001 Huntington Street 536-5921
Jeffrey R. Renna Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Water Production Supervisor 19001 Huntington Street 536-5921
Howard D. Johnson Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Water Engineering/Planning 19001 Huntington Street 536-5921
Deborah M. De Bow Huntington Beach, CA 92648
OTHER AGENCIES
MWDSC II California Plaza (213) 217-6799
Planning and Resources Division 350 South Grand Avenue
Mary Ann Dickinson (Manager) Los Angeles, CA 90071
MWDOC 10500 Ellis Avenue 963-3058
Joe Berg Fountain Valley, CA 92728
(Conservation Coordinator)
OCWD 10500 Ellis Avenue 378-3200
Katie Coates Fountain Valley, CA 92628-8300
(Public Affairs Specialist)
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
1. Water Development in Huntington Beach 2
2. Water Usage 7
3. Water Deficiencies and Response 12
4. Alternative Water Conservation Measures 19
5. Wastewater Reclamation 22
6. Exchange and Transfer of Water 23
7. Management of System Pressure and Peak Demands 24
8. Change in Pricing, Rate Structures and Regulations 25
9. Appendix 28
Tables
1. Water Facilities 5
2. Historical Data 10
3. Projected Water Usage 11
4 4. Impact of Shortage in MWD Supply 14
5. City of Huntington Beach Water Conservation Measures 15
6. MWD and MWDOC Water Conservation Programs 17
7. City of Huntington Beach Current
Water Conservation Measures 18
8. Alternative Levels of Water Conservation 20
9. Implementation Schedule 21
10. City of Huntington Beach Water Rate Schedule 27
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CHAPTER 1
WATER DEVELOPMENT IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
From 1936 to 1964, the water system serving the City of Huntington Beach was owned
and operated by the Southern California Water Company. The City purchased the private
system in 1964, which at the time served 2,825 customers_ Among those served was the
Southern California Edison steam generating plant, the largest customer, consuming an average
of two million cubic feet per month for boiler feed water.
In 1956 a residential subdivision in county jurisdiction, located southeast of the
intersection of Beach Boulevard and Talbert Avenue, was developed and water service was
provided by Dyke Water Company. Dyke, a private investment operation, provided water.from
a single well to the 163 homes. Its objective was to offer domestic water service. This system
was acquired by the City in 1967 after annexation. Services were then metered and the system
was tied into distribution mains, giving the area a guarantee of continuity of service and ample
water for fire protection.
Water was provided to the Surfside-Sunset Beach area by the Sunset Beach Water
Company. With the development of off-street parking upcoast from Warner Avenue by the
County, City water mains were extended through the project to Anderson Street to provide fire
service. As the area redeveloped to a higher intensity use, including multi-story structures,
Sunset Beach Water Company could no longer meet service requirements and was acquired by
the City in 1966.
Several small water companies served limited areas of old subdivisions bordering Beach
Boulevard. All provided an adequate but minimal service to customers or association members.
As development occurred, main extensions passed through these areas to serve new construction
and afforded an opportunity for water from the City to those properties being served by the
private water operation.
In 1951 the Orange County Municipal Water District, now Municipal Water District of
Orange County (MWDOC), was formed. It was created as the agency to obtain water from
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) to serve most of the developable
lands in Orange County. Not included were the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana,
all original members of MWD, and Coastal Municipal Water District which annexed to MWD
in 1942. MVVDOC was to act as the wholesaler of water to cities and agencies purveying to
users. It had no transmission system and no storage and would provide none of these.
The West Orange'County Water Board (WOCWB) was established in 1953 with the City
of Huntington Beach as one of its members. WOCWB was the agency to execute the connection
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to MWD feeders and be the contracting agent to build the transmission mains serving its
members.
Huntington Beach leaders commenced their planning, ordered feasibility studies and
eventually plans and construction documents. Concurrently they launched an effort to ensure .
meeting the City's water needs. First was the promotion of a bond issue to fund delivery of
MWD water within the City. This was accomplished in 1955 when a bond issue ballot measure
was approved by 78% of the electorate.
Major residential development commenced in 1960 and continues to occur today. The
housing tracts were followed by commercial development to provide services to the new
residents. As the City grew in population, commercial use became more substantial, industry
gradually moved in to serve the market, banks sprang up. Schools met the needs of the growth.
As land became dearer, luxury homes were built and intensive residential land use resulted in
extensive condominium construction. From a 1960 population of 11,500 to the 190,000 of 1994,
the City has never hindered development by its inability to have water available.
The first construction of housing was in the north and northwest; always abutting or
within an economical distance of West Orange County Feeder No. 1. Due to the demand for
homes, developers continuously constructed the basic 12-inch and 8-inch master distribution
mains.
In 1961 the first water well was developed to supplement imported water.
A second bond issue, in 1963, was presented to the voters and carried by a 94% yes
vote. These bonds funded the acquisition of Southern California Water Company, construction
of West Orange County Feeder No. 2, and a joint venture transmission line with Costa Mesa
County Water District to bring water from the San Joaquin Reservoir to the east City limits on
Adams Avenue, and for other miscellaneous projects.
Despite the rapid growth, water system development remained abreast or ahead of
demands put upon it. Trunk water mains up to 42-inch diameter interconnected with two West
Orange County Feeders and the East Feeder on Adams Avenue. Fourteen and 16-inch trunks
were extended to ensure adequate services to the geographically isolated extremities of the
system.
Between 1961 and 1972, reservoir capacity was increased to 170.5 million gallons; 24.5
MG at Overmyer, 16.0 MG at Peck, and 130.0 MG at San Joaquin Reservoirs.
Water well development has been ongoing, and by 1985 a total of nine wells were in
service, capable of producing 29,000 GPM.
For fiscal year 1994-95, the City furnished 739 of its water demands from water wells
and purchased the balance from the Metropolitan Water District.
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Table 1 summarizes data on the present Huntington Beach water system. A map showing
the locations of wells, reservoirs and major pipelines is included as Plate 1.
In October, 1995, the City Council approved an aggressive$43,000,000 master plan with
a "pay-as-you-go" finance plan.
Milestones to this 10 year plan are listed as appendix (E) of this report, and are on file
at the City of Huntington Beach Water Operations.
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TABLE I
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
WATER FACILITIES -- 1995
WATER USE
Average Daily Use 32 MGD
Maximum Daily Use 43.0 MGD
Minimum Daily Use 11 MGD
Total Yearly Use 34,064 AF
RESERVOIRS
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Water Storage Capacity 170.5 MG
WELLS
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Pumping Capacity 27,500 GPM
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Import Capacity 20,700 GPM
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Water Mains (approximately) 520 Miles
Fire Hydrants 4,900
Service Connections 49,000
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CHAPTER 2
WATER USAGE
As shown in Table 2, water usage has increased from 161 gallons per capita per day
(gpcpd) in 1976 to 188 gpcpd in 1984, with a decrease to 152.9 gpcpd in 1990. The per capita
consumption does fitEctuate, but remains much less than that used by residents of inland Orange
County, which is in excess of 200 gallons per capita per day.
Plate 2 indicates percentages of water usage in four categories:
Residential 76%
Conimercialllndustrial I8%
Municipal 4%
Agricultural 2%
Municipal usage includes water used to irrigate City parks, landscaping and medians.
For a typical single-family residence in the City of Huntington Beach, 58% 'of the water
is related to indoor use, and the remainder of 42% is used for landscape irrigation and other
uses. Plate 3 indicates the use inside a typical single-family residence.
Historical data showing usage in Acre Feet (AF) and population are as shown in Table
2. Population projections for the City, in five-year intervals to the year 2010, are shown in
Table 3. Using these population projections, future water usages to year 2010 have been
calculated. As shown in Table 3, these calculations are based upon a per capita use of 165
gpcpd.
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TABLE 2
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
WATER USAGE - HISTORICAL DATA
YEAR USAGE (AF) POPULATION PER CAPITA USAGE
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1976 28,990 160,000 161
1978 29,430 163,000 162
1980 31,960 167,000 170
1982 33,200 176,000 168
1984 34,421 178,000 188
1986 37,500 179,400 186
1988 37,800 185,500 182
1990 32,169 187,750 152
1992 33,594 189,600 158
1993 33,516 190,000 157
1994 33,515 191,000 157
1995 34,063 192,000 158
Source: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Public Works, 1995
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TABLE 3
CITY OF HUNTINGTGN BEACH
PROJECTED WATER USAGE
YEAR POPULATION WATER USAGE (AF)
1985 178,200 35,500
1990 187,750 32,169
2000 *193,000 **37,700
2010 *205,000 **38,200
2015 *210,000 **39,135
* Estimated population figures
** Based on 165 gpcpd
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Source: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Public Works, Water Division 1995
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CHAPTER 3
WATER DEFICIENCIES AND RESPONSE '
Section 10631(F) of the Act requires that a Plan include a description of the frequency
and magnitude of supply deficiencies, including conditions of drought and emergency and the
ability to meet deficiencies.
Approximately 25% of the City's water supply consists of imported water purchased from
MWD through MWDOC and the West Orange County Water Board. The impact of projected
Met supply shortages on Orange County in future years in summarized in Table 4. Under
average conditions -- with present State Water Project (SWP) facilities and assuming no new
additional supply sources -- shortages in Orange County could begin on an average year basis
by 1985, increasing to about 50,000 AF by 2000. In dry years', shortages in any one year would
be greater. However, should a severe, extended drought similar to the 1928-34 critical dry
period or the 1976-77 drought reoccur, the impacts to Orange County would be far more
serious.
In the event of an extended drought and water shortage, the City of Huntington Beach will
undertake the following measures:
VOLUNTARY MEASURES
Confirm the existence of a water shortage emergency. Note that an actual
shortage does not have to exist, merely the threat of a shortage is sufficient cause
for an agency to impose sanctions. After confirmation of a water shortage
emergency, an increase in public service announcements, new releases, Speaker's
Bureau activities, and the distribution of bill stuffers and brochures would be
initiated.
MANDATORY MEASURES
Mandatory water rationing would involve the establishment of an allotment
procedure (percentage of previous year's use or fixed allocation based on
population, size of meter, etc.) reflecting:
1. An allowance for growth
2. An exemption for low water use
3. A procedure for the issuance of variances on a case-by-case basis
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Additional action could include:
1. Prohibiting wasteful water uses
2. Imposing moratoriums on new connections
3. Amending water rate structure to encourage conservation
4. Establishing penalties for non-compliance
S. Levying a surcharge for water use in excess of allotment
b. Installation of physical devices to limit flow
7. Termination of individual user water service in situations of noncompliance
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IMPACT `F SHORTAGE IN MWD WA :R SUPPLr• No. 96-40
AFFECTING ORANGE COUNTY
(PER 1 ,000 AF)
NORMAL YEAR 1985 1990 1995 2000
Total Orange County Demand 555 585 615 640
Required MWD Supply 385 410 435 450
MWD Percent Supply Shortage 1.0 6.0 6.6 10.8
Orange County SUpply Shortage 4.0 25.0 30.0 50.0
DRY YEAR
Total Orange County Demand 610 645 675 705
Required MWD Supply 445 475 500 520
MWD Percent Supply Shortage 10.0 16.7 21.2 26.5
Orange County Supply Shortage 45.0 79.0 106.0 138.0
FIRST_ YEAR CONDITIONS (1976)
Orange County Demand 610 645 675 705
Required MWD Supply 465 495 520 540
MWD Percent Supply Shortage 10.0 16.7 21.2 26.5
Orange County Supply Shortage 47.0 82.0 110.0 143.0
SECOND YEAR CONDITIONS (1977)
Orange County Demand 610 645 675 705
Required MWD Demand 465 495 520 540
MWD Percent Supply Shortage 22.2 27.2 30.7 34.8
Orange County Supply Shortage 103 135 160 188
RECURRENCE OF 1928-34 CONDITIONS
v Six-Year Orange County Demand 610 645 675 705
Required MWD Supply 465 495 520 540
MWD Percent Supply Shortage 10.0 20.4 23.1 28.3
Orange County Supply Shortage 47.0 101.0 120.0 153.0
Source. MWDOC 1983
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TABLE 5
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
I. Education & Public
Information
A. Elementary Schools Continue with MWDOC in-school education
program for Kindergarten through sixth
grades to teach pupils to use water wisely.
Other programs as requested
B. High Schools & Oral presentations and literature designed to
Colleges promote water conservation through
MWDOC program
C. Public Information Activities to disseminate water conservation
IL Promotional Measures
A. Landscaping
1. Literature, Dissemination of information concerning
Films, Speakers Bureau low water use plants
2. Demonstration Garden A low water using demonstration garden at
MWDOC office in Fountain Valley
3. Work with Nurseries Distribution of literature to encourage low
water using landscape
4. Residential Landscape Water Study concerning water use in residential
Conservation Study landscaping
B. Water Saving Devices Distribution bf low water use devices to
retrofit existing plumbing fixtures
C. Work with Large Water Users Work with large water users to encourage
the use of low water using equipment
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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
D. Work with Other
Agencies
1. State Agencies Work with Department of Water Resources
to develop and coordinate programs
2. Member Agencies Coordinate water conservation activities
with those of its member agencies
3. Other Organizations Coordinate water conservation activities
with those of other organizations
4. Conferences and Forums Participate in conferences and forums which
promote water conservation
III. Distribution System Management
A. Water Audit Perform weekly and monthly water audits
on distribution system
B. Metering Meter all water entering and leaving
distribution system
C. Meter Maintenance and Check meters, replace stuck and damaged
Calibration on Large Meters and meters; maintain and calibrate large meters
Small Meters on scheduled maintenance program
D. Valve Exercising Maintain valves and exercise valves every
12 months
E. Leak Detection Detect and repair leaks throughout
distribution system
IV. Water Management
A. Local Projects Local projects program to assist in use of
reclaimed waste water
B. Pricing Interruptible water service to encourage
maximum use of existing supplies
Source: City of Huntington Beach,Department of Public Works, Water Division, 1995
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TABLE 6
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT (MWD) &
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC)
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTIVITY
Continue and expand MWD & MWDOC school programs
Special events (tours) and public information meetings
Public presentations
f Prepare WATER FORUM newsletter
♦ Conducted XERISCAPE seminar
♦ Produced XERISCAPE brochure for distribution
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITY
Design water conservation exhibit for Home and Garden Show
♦ Orange County Water Awareness Week
♦ Participate in UC Riverside Turfgrass Study
♦ Meet with local/regional/state/federal agencies
WATER MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
# Conduct contracting agencies technical seminar
♦ Coordinate landscape conservation project
Source: Municipal Water District of Orange County, 1995
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TABLE 7
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CURRENT WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
I. PUBLIC INFORMATION
A. Literature The City has mailed ' and displayed
brochures and posters promoting water
conservation
B. Schools Oral presentations and literature disseminated
II. WATER SUPPLY
A. Import Water Participation in MWD in lieu water
sales program
III. WATER SYSTEM
A. Water Mains Replacement of older water mains
with histories of frequent repairs
B. System Pressure System pressure is Iowered by 7 - 14
psi
C. Telemetry System A new state-of-the-art system assists
in optimizing reservoir levels
D. Water Meters Replace stuck and damaged meters as
needed.
Source: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Public Works, Water Division
1995
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CHAPTER 4
ALTERNATIVE WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
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This chapter contains information required by two parts of Section 10631(B) of the Act.
The first part requires a description of the alternative conservation measures that could improve
the efficiency of water use, along with an evaluation of their significant impacts; the second part
requires a schedule of implementation for the proposed alternative conservation measures.
ALTERNA`1'IVE LEVELS OF CONSERVATION
The Municipal Water District of Orange County has completed a water
conservation plan. A similar plan would be implemented by the City of
Huntington Beach as necessary. This plan outlines four levels of water
conservation, including emergency planning. The remaining three levels:
minimal (base level), moderate, advanced, represent scenarios for increasingly
comprehensive levels of water management in a normal year.
Each program builds upon the base level, expanding the target areas for
conservation in each successive stage of the program. If all levels can be
successfully implemented, it is estimated that a 10 - I5% reduction in water
demand could be achieved by the year 2010. Table 8 summarizes the four
alternative levels of water conservation. Regarding fixture and appliance retrofit
in Orange County, refer to MWDOC's Urban Water Management Plan.
No significant economic, health, environmental or technological impacts are
anticipated as a result of implementing the activities listed in Table 8.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Table 9 summarizes the implementation for the proposed alternative conservation
measures. It is anticipated that prior to implementation, many of the alternative
water conservation programs will require review and approval by MWDOC's
Board of Directors and City of Huntington Beach City Council.
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TABLE 8
ALTERNATIVE LEVELS OF WATER CONSERVATION '
I. MINIMAL
♦ School program
♦ Distribution of MWDOC literature
♦ Speaking engagements - Speakers Bureau
♦ Slide show for Speakers Bureau
♦ Media contacts *
♦ Minimal evaluation of program
II. MODERATE
♦ Expand school program in Junior and Senior High Schools
♦ Encourage development of drought tolerant plants
♦ Seminars for contracting agencies *
♦ Establish technical review committee
♦ Promotional activity
♦ Water audits for retail agencies
♦ Seminars for landscape industry
III. ADVANCED
♦ Contact nurseries (2)
♦ Home budget workbook
♦ Lease and maintain leak detection equipment (3)
♦ Expand MWD literature distribution
♦ Encourage retailers to work with large water consumers
♦ Promote ordinances - Develop models
♦ Detailed program evaluation
IV. EMERGENCY
♦ Voluntary reduction
J ♦ Restriction of uses
♦ Mandatory restrictions
♦ Water pricing penalties
♦ Water rationing
♦ Retrofit kit distribution
NOTES. * Activity already implemented
(1) MWDOC Water Conservation Study
(2) Nurseries contacted through Xeriscape program
(3) MWDOC has assisted retail agencies in securing leak
detection grant funds from the State Office of Water Conservation
Source: Municipal Water District of Orange County, 1995
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TABLE 9
ALTERNATIVE LEVELS OF WATER CONSERVATION
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
STATUS
I. MINIMAL
♦ School program
♦ Distribution of MWDOC literature
♦ Speaking engagements - Speakers Bureau +
♦ Slide show for Speakers Bureau X2
♦ Media contacts #
♦ Minimal evaluation of program X1
II. MODERATE
♦ Expand school program in Junior and Senior High Schools X1
♦ Encourage development of drought tolerant plants X2
♦ Seminars for contracting agencies
♦ Establish technical review committee X1
♦ Promotional activity ##
♦ Water audits (with awards) for retail agencies X1
♦ Seminars for landscape industry
♦ Evaluation of moderate program X1
III. ADVANCED
♦ Contact nurseries X1
♦ Home budget workbook X2
♦ Lease and maintain leak detection equipment ##
♦ Expand MWD literature distribution +
♦ Encourage retailers to work with large water consumers X2
♦ Promote ordinances #
♦ Detailed program evaluation X1
IV. EMERGENCY
♦ Voluntary reduction #
♦ Restriction of uses #
♦ Mandatory .restrictions #
♦ Water pricing penalties #
♦ Water rationing #
♦ Retrofit kit distribution +
NOTES: * Ongoing activity
X1 Activity to be implemented by MWDOC
X2 Activity to be coordinated by MWDOC
+ Activity efforts to be increased
# Evaluation of current activity efforts
Source: Municipal Water District of orange County, 1995
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CHAPTER 5
WASTEWATER RECLAMATION
Section 10632(A) of the Act requires urban water suppliers to evaluate the potential for
producing additional water supplies from wastewater reclamation activities.
For this portion of our Urban Water Management Plan, please refer to Chapter 3 of the
Municipal Water District of Orange County and Chapter 6 of the Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California's final plan.
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CHAPTER 6
EXCHANGE AND TRANSFERS OF WATER
Section 10632(A) of the Act requires urban water suppliers to explain and evaluate their
plans for future exchanges or transfers of water from Orange County.
INTERCOUNTY TRANSFERS
In general, Southern California has been creative in its usage of water transfers
and exchanges, with much of its supply coming from hundreds of miles away.
Details of these major transfers and of the innovative water exchanges, either
agreed upon or under active negotiation, are included in Metropolitan's Urban
Water Management Plan.
INTRACOUNTY TRANSFERS
Municipal Water District of Orange County each year tabulates the projected
demand by agencies five years into the future, utilizing a hydraulic model of the
imported water distribution systems which determines whether sufficient
transmission capacity exists to meet local needs and where surplus capacity is
available. MWDOC distributes this information throughout the county to
facilitate regional and Iocal planning efforts. The provision of-this service by
MWDOC over the past twelve years has played a key role in the development of
both local and regional development projects. It is important to remember,
however, that as an arid area depending upon imported water for approximately
75%O of it supply, Orange County offers few opportunities for water exchanges
or transfers.
INTERCITY TRANSFERS
The City of Huntington Beach has three emergency connections with neighboring
cities. Listed below are the locations and pertinent data:
CITY LOCATION CAPACITY (GPM)
Seal Beach Anderson Street 1800
Fountain Valley Garfield Avenue & Bushard Street 4000
Westminster McFadden Avenue & Sugar Avenue 3000
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CHAPTER 7 '
MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM PRESSURE AND PEAK DEMANDS
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Section 10632(A) of the Act requires an evaluation of the management of water system
pressures and peak demands by urban water suppliers. This chapter will address several aspects
of water system management - system pressure and peak demand management. In looking at
this concept, it is important to keep in mind the following:
1. A reduction in distribution system pressure will, to a certain degree,
conserve water by reducing leaking in water and plumbing systems as well
as reducing wastage of water when turning water fixtures on and off.
Energy can also be conserved, not only by conservation of water, but also
by reducing pumping which may be necessary to achieve system pressure.
2. A reduction in peak demands can reduce the need for construction of new
water storage and conveyance facilities and in certain instances, the
development of new water sources.
SYSTEM PRESSURE MANAGEMENT
Metropolitan's pressure peak demand management is described in detail within
its Urban Water Management Plan. In the City of Huntington Beach water
system the pressure varies from 60 to 70 psi. In an emergency the pressure can
be lowered to 40 to 45 psi, still meeting residential and fire protection demands.
PEAK DEMAND MANAGEMENT
During 1984 and 1985, microprocessors were installed at Peck Reservoir and
Overmyer Reservoir to optimize pumping during daytime use. Peak demands can
be better managed by coordinating water levels at both Reservoirs.
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CHAPTER 8
CHANGES IN PRICING, RATE STRUCTURES AND REGULATIONS
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Section 10632(A) of the Act requires urban water suppliers to review water rate
structures and how the application of these structures have contributed to efficient water use.
In general, retail water rates in Orange County are the sum of wholesale agency rates and the
cost of production and distribution unique to each retailer.
Municipal Water district of Orange County's Urban Management Plan provides an
overview of current and future water pricing, regulations and rate structure by wholesale
agencies.
CITY RATE STRUCTURE
Currently the City of Huntington Beach has a flat water usage rate structure of
$0.88 per 100 cubic feet.
A copy of the rate schedule is included in Table 10.
In Huntington Beach, water is sold on a uniform rate schedule to all types of users. Of 31 retail
water agencies in Orange County, lb have uniform rates, 8 have increasing block rates, and 7
use decreasing block rates.
Water conservation may be motivated by:
1. Changing to an increasing block rate structure, or
2. Instituting peak load or seasonal pricing.
In using an increasing block rate, the first block approximates average water use. The
incremental cost of subsequent higher blocks may motivate consumers to install water saving
devices, or drought resistant landscaping, and to practice conservation on a year-round basis.
Peak load pricing involves decreasing usage of water at peak demand periods and
encourages off-peak usage. Peak load pricing would essentially utilize a surcharge on the
summer water usage that exceeds a specified multiple of the consumers average consumption.
Seasonal pricing uses a divided rate structure, i.e., there are higher per unit charges in
summer months than in winter months. Compared to peak load pricing, seasonal pricing is less
difficult to establish, more easily communicated to consumers, and less complex to administer.
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Peak load pricing has significant advantages when compared to other systems designed
to reduce excessive seasonal demand. The surcharge is equitably applied, thereby providing the
consumer a clearly understood rationale for conserving water. Implementing peak load pricing
presents problems similar to those detailed for increasing block rate pricing.
As before, effective and consistent communication with consumers is a prerequisite to
establishing a successful pricing system. However, this program is more difficult to implement
and administer than either increasing block or seasonal pricing.
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TABLE 10
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
WATER SERVICE CHARGES
QUANTITY RATE $0.88 per 100 cubic feet of water
SIZE OF SERVICE MINIMUM CHARGE PER MONTH
5/8" or 3/4" $ 5.30
1" $ 10.60
1-1I2" $ 15.90
2" $ 26.50
3" $ 58.30
4" Compound $ 90.10
4" FM $174.90
6" Compound $174.90
6" FM $355.10
8" FM $620.00
10" FM $969.00
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A charge of three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) shall be made for each unit in excess
of one connected to each meter.
"Unit" refers to any building or portion of a building consisting of one or more rooms
separated from the rest of the building by a partition, occupied independently of the other parts
of the building, or another building.
The above water rates, plus a 10% surcharge, shall be applicable to areas outside the
boundaries of the City of Huntington Beach, wherever the City services water, including Sunset
Beach, an unincorporated area.
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APPENDIX
A. URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT ACT
B. WATER CODE CHAPTER 1009, STATUTE 1983
(Assembly Bill 797)
C. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
D. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RESOLUTION NO. 5920
E. WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INFLATED
TIMELINE COSTS
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APPENDIX A
CALIFORNIA
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACT
Established: AB 797, Klehs, 1983
Amended: AB 2661, Klehs, 1990
AB I1X, Filante, 1991
AB 1869, Speier, 1991
AB 892, Frazee, 1993
SB 1017, McCorquodale, 1994
AB 2853, Cortese, 1994
CALIFORNIA WATER CODE DIVISION 6
PART 2.6 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DECLARATION AND POLICY
10610. This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Urban Water Management Planning Act_"
10610.2 The Legislature finds and declares as follows:
(a) The waters of the state are a limited and renewable resource subject to ever increasing demands.
(b) The conservation and efficient use of urban water supplies are of statewide concern;however,the planning
for that use and the implementation of those plans can best be accomplished at the local level_
10610.4 The Legislature finds and declares that it is the policy of the state as follows:
(a) The conservation and efficient use of water shall be actively pursued to protect both the people of the state
and their water resources.
(b) The conservation and efficient use of urban water supplies shall be a guiding criterion in public decisions.
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(c) Urban water suppliers shall be required to develop water management plans to achieve conservation and
efficient use_
CHAPTER 2.DEFINITIONS
10611. Unless the context otherwise requires,the definitions of this chapter govern the construction of this part.
10611.5 "Conservation" means those measures that limit the amount of water used only to that which is
reasonably necessary for the beneficial use to be served.
10612. "Customer"means a purchaser of water from a water supplier who uses the water for municipal purposes,
including residential,commercial,governmental,and industrial uses.
10613. "Efficient use"means those management measures that result in the most effective use of water so as to
prevent its waste or unreasonable use of unreasonable method of use.
10614_ "Person"means any individual,firm,association,organization,partnership, business,trust, corporation,
company,public agency,or any agency of such an entity.
10615. "Plan"means an urban water management plan prepared pursuant to this part. A plan shall describe and
evaluate reasonable and practical efficient uses and reclamation and conservation activities_ The components of
the plan may vary according to an individual community or area's characteristics and its capabilities to efficiently
use and conserve water. The plan shall address measures for residential, commercial, governmental, and
industrial water management as set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 10630) of Chapter 3. In
addition,a strategy and time schedule for implementation shall be included in the plan.
10616. "Public agency"means any board,commission,county,city,and county,city,regional agency,district,
or other public entity_
10617. "Urban water supplier" means a supplier, either publicly or privately owned, providing water for
municipal purposes either directly or indirectly to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-
feet of water annually. An urban water supplier includes a supplier or contractor for water,regardless of the basis
of right,which distributes or sells for ultimate resale to customers. This part applies only to water supplied from
public water systems subject to Chapter 7(commencing with Section 4010)of Part l of Division 5 of the Health
and Safety Code.
CHAPTER 3.URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLANS
Article 1. General Provisions
10620.(a)Every urban water supplier shall prepare and adopt an urban water management plan in the manner
set forth in article 3 (commencing with Section 10640)_
(b) Every person that becomes an urban water supplier after December 31, 1984,shall adopt an urban water
management plan within one year after it has become an urban water supplier.
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(c) An urban water supplier indirectly providing water shall not include planning elements in its water
management plan as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 10630)that would be applicable to urban
water suppliers or public agencies directly providing water,or to their customers,without the consent of those
suppliers or public agencies. .
(d)(1) An urban water supplier may satisfy the requirements of this part by participation in area wide,regional,
watershed,or basinwide urban water management planning where those plans will reduce preparation costs and
contribute to the achievement of conservation and efficient water use_
(2) Each urban water supplier shall coordinate the preparation of its urban water shortage contingency plan with
Other urban water suppliers and public agencies in the area,to the extent practicable.
(e) The urban.water supplier may prepare the plan with its own staff,by contract,or in cooperation with other
governmental agencies.
10621. (a) Each i rban water supplier shall periodically update its plan at least once every five years. After the
review,it shall make any amendments or changes to its plan which are indicated by the review.
(b) The amendments to,or changes in, the plan shall be adopted and filed in the manner set forth in Article 3
(commencing with Section 10640).
Article 2. Contents of Plans
10630. It is the intention of the Legislature,in enacting this part,to permit levels of water management planning
commensurate with the numbers of customers served and the volume of water supplied.
10632. A plan shall be adopted in accordance with this chapter and shall do all of the following:
(a) Include an estimate of past,current,and projected potable and recycled water use and,to the extent records
are available, segregate those uses between residential,industrial,commercial,and governmental uses.
(b)(1) Identify conservation and reclamation measures currently adopted and being practiced.
(2) Urban water suppliers that are members of the California Urban Water Conservation Council and submit
annual reports to that council in accordance with the"Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Urban Water
Conservation in California," dated September 1991,may submit the annual reports for the purpose of identifying
conservation measures as required by paragraph(1).
(c) Describe alternative conservation measures,including,but not limited to,consumer education,metering,
water saving fixtures and appliances, pool covers, lawn and garden irrigation techniques, and low water use
landscaping, that would improve the efficiency of water use with an evaluation of their costs and their
environmental and other significant impacts_
(d) Provide a schedule of implementation for proposed actions as indicated by the plan.
(e) Provide an urban water shortage contingency plan that includes all of the following elements that are within
the authority of the urban water supplier:
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(1) Past,current,and projected water use and,to the extent records are available,a breakdown of those uses on
the basis of single-family residential, multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, and
agricultural use. ,
(2)An estimate of the minimum water supply available at the end of 12,24,and 36 months,assuming the worst
case water supply shortages.
(3) Stages of action to be undertaken by the urban water supplier in response to water supply shortages,including
up to a 50 percent reduction in water supply,and an outline of specific water supply conditions that are applicable
to each stage.
(4) Mandatory provision to reduce water use that include prohibitions against specific wasteful practices, such
as gutter flooding.
(5) Consumption limits in the most restrictive stages. Each urban water supplier may use any type of
consumption limit in its water shortage contingency plan that would reduce water use and is appropriate for its
area. Examples of consumption limits that may be used include,but are not limited to,percentage reductions in
water allotments,per capita allocations,an increasing block rate schedule for high usage of water with incentives
for conservation,or restrictions on specific uses.
(6) Penalties or charges for excessive use.
(7) An analysis of the impacts of the plan on the revenues and expenditures of the urban water supplier, and
proposed measures to overcome those impacts,such as the development of reserves and rate adjustments.
(8) A draft water shortage contingency resolution or ordinance to carry out the urban water shortage contingency
plan.
(9) A mechanism for determining actual reductions in water use pursuant to the urban water shortage contingency
plan.
(f) Describe the frequency and magnitude of supply deficiencies,based on available historic data and future
projected conditions comparing water supply and demand, including a description of deficiencies in time of
drought and emergency and the ability to meet deficiencies.
(g) To the extent feasible, describe the method which will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of each
conservation measure implemented under the plan.
(h) Describe the steps which would be necessary to implement any proposed actions in the plan-
(1) Describe findings,actions,and planning relating to all of the following:
(1) The use of internal and external water audits for single-family residential, multi-family residential,
institutional,commercial,industrial,and governmental customers,and the use of incentive programs to encourage
customer audits and program participation.
(2) The use of distribution system water audits.
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(3) Leak detection and repair.
(4) The use of large landscape water audits.
0) Describe actions and planning to eliminate the use of once-through cooling systems,non-recirculating waters
systems,and non-recycling decorative water fountains,and to encourage the recirculation of water if proper public
health and safety standards are maintained.
(k) Describe actions and plans to enforce conservation measures.
(1) To the extent feasible,describe the amount of water saved through water conservation measures employed
by user groups.
(m Describe actions and planning to ensure the involvement of community members within the service area with
regard to water management planning.
10632. (a) In addition to the elements required pursuant to Section 10631, a plan projecting a future use which
indicates a need for expanded or additional water supplies shall be adopted in accordance with this chapter and
shall include an evaluation of the following alternatives:
(1) Recycled water. The plan's evaluation of this alternative shall provide information on recycled water and its
potential for use as a water source in the service area of the urban water supplier and shall include all of the
following information:
(A) A description of the waste water collection and treatment systems in the supplier's service area,including
a quantification of the amount of waste water collected and treated and the methods of waste water disposal-
(B) A description of the recycled water currently being used in the supplier's service area,including,but not
limited to,the type,place,and quantity of use.
(C) A description and quantification of the potential uses or recycled water, including, but not limited to,
agricultural irrigation,landscape irrigation,wildlife habitat enhancement,wetlands,industrial reuse,groundwater
recharge,and other appropriate uses,and a determination with regard to the technical and economic feasibility
of serving those uses.
(D) The projected use of recycled water within the supplier's service area at the end of 5, 10, IS, and 20 years.
(E) A description of actions,including financial incentives,which may be taken to encourage the use of recycled
water where fresh water is not necessary, and the projected results of these actions in terms of acre-feet or
recycled water used per year,
(F) A plan for optimizing the use of recycled water in the supplier's service area,including actions to facilitate
the installation of dual distribution systems and to promote recirculating uses.
(2) Exchanges or transfer of water on a short-term basis.
(3) Management of water system pressures and peak demands.
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(4) Issues relevant to meter retrofitting for all uses.
(5) Incentives to alter water use practices,including fixture and appliance retrofit programs.
(6) Public information and educational programs to promote wise use and eliminate waste.
(7) Changes in pricing,rate structures,and regulations.
(b) The preparation of the plan shall be coordinated with local water,waste water,and planning agencies.
10633. The plan shall contain an evaluation of the alternative water management practices identified in Sections
10631 and 10632, taking into account economic and non-economic factors, including environmental, social,
health, customer impact,and technological factors-
Evaluation of the elements in Section 10632 shall include a comparison of the estimated cost of alternative water
management practices with the incremental costs of expanded or additional water supplies,and in the course of
the evaluation first consideration shall be given to water management practices,or combination of practices,
which offer lower incremental costs than expanded or additional water supplies, considering all the preceding
evaluation factors.
Article 3-Adoption and Implementation of Plans
10640. Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan pursuant to this part shall prepare its plan pursuant
to Article 2(commencing with Section 10630).
The supplier shall likewise periodically review the plan as required by Section 10621,and any amendments or
changes required as a result of that review shall be adopted pursuant to this article.
10641.(a) An urban water supplier required to prepare a plan may consult with, and obtain comments from,any
public agency or state agency or any person who has special expertise with respect to water conservation and
management methods and techniques.
(b) In order to assist urban water suppliers in obtaining needed expertise as provided for in subdivision(a),the
department,upon request of an urban water supplier,shall provide the supplier with a list of persons or agencies
having expertise or experience in the development of water management plans.
10642. Prior to adopting a plan,the urban water supplier shall make the plan available for public inspection and
shall hold a public hearing thereon. Prior to the hearing,notice of the time and place of hearing shall be published
within the jurisdiction of the publicly owned water supplier pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code.
A privately owned water supplier shall provide an equivalent notice within its service area. After the hearing,
the plan shall be adopted as prepared or as modified after the hearing.
10643. An urban water supplier shall implement its plan adopted pursuant to this chapter in accordance with the
schedule set forth in its plan-
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10644. An urban water supplier shall file with the department a copy of its plan no later than 30 days after
adoption, Copies of amendments or changes to the plans shall be filed with the department within 30 days after
adoption. ,
Plans filed under this section shall describe the basis for the decision of the urban water supplier to add,change,
or retain conservations measures_
The department shall annually prepare and submit to the.Legislature a report summarizing the status of the plans
adopted pursuant to this part. The report prepared by the department shall highlight the outstanding elements
of individual plans. The department shall provide a copy of the report to each urban water supplier which has
filed its plan with the department, The department shall also prepare reports and provide data for any legislative
hearings designed to consider the effectiveness of plans submitted pursuant to this part_
10645_ Not later than 30 days after filing a copy of it plan with the department,the urban water supplier and the
department shall make the plan available for public review during normal business hours.
CHAPTER 4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
I0650. Any actions or proceedings to attack,review,set aside,void,or annul the acts or decisions of an urban
water supplier on the grounds of noncompliance with this part shall be commenced as follows:
(a) An action or proceeding alleging failure to adopt a plan shall be commenced within 19 months after that
adoption is required by this part,or within 18 months after commencement of urban water service by a supplier
commencing that service after January 1, 1984.
(b) Any action or proceeding alleging that a plan,or action taken pursuant to the plan,does not comply with this
part shall be commenced within 90 days after filing of the plan or amendment thereto pursuant to Section 10644
or the taking of that action.
10651. In any action or proceeding to attack,review,set aside,void,or annul a plan,or an action taken pursuant
to the plan by an urban water supplier on the grounds of noncompliance with this part, the inquiry shall extend
only to whether there was a prejudicial abuse of discretion. Abuse of discretion is established if the supplier has
not proceeded in a manner required by law or if the action by the water supplier is not supported by substantial
evidence.
10652. The California Environnxmtal Quality Act(Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000)of the Public
Resources Code) does not apply to the preparation and adoption of plans pursuant to this part or to the
implementation of subdivision(e)of Section 10631. Nothing in this part shall be interpreted as exempting from
the California Environmental Quality Act any project that would significantly affect water supplies for fish and
wildlife, or any project for implementation of the plan, other than projects implementing subdivision (e) of
Section 10631,or any project for expanded or additional water supplies.
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10653. The adoption of a plan shall satisfy any requirements of law,regulation,or order,including those of the
State Water Resources Control Board,for the preparation of water management plans or conservation plans;
provided, that if the State Water Resources Control Board requires additional information concerning water
conservation to implement its existing authority, nothing in this part shall be deemed to limit the board in
obtaining that information. The requirements of this part shall be satisfied by any water conservation plan
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prepared to meet federal laws or regulations after the effective date of this part,and which substantially meets
the requirements of this part, or by any existing water management or conservation plan which includes the
contents of a plan required under this part.
10654. An urban water supplier may recover in its rates the costs incurred in preparing its plan and implementing
the reasonable water conservation measures included in the plan. Any best water management practice that is
included in the plan that is identified in the "Memorandum-of Understanding Regarding Urban Water
Conservation in California" is deemed to be reasonable for the purposes of this section_
10655. If any provision of this part or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid,that
invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this part which can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application thereof, and to this end the provisions of this part are severable_
10656. An urban water supplier that does not submit an amendment to its urban water management plan
pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10621 to the department by January 31, 1992, is ineligible to receive
drought assistance from the state until the urban water management plan is submitted pursuant to Article 3
(commencing with Section 10640)of Chapter 3.
SEC 2. No appropriation is made and no reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article
X1I1 B of the California Constitution or Section 2231 or 2234 of the Revenue and Taxation Code because the
local agency or school district has the authority to levy service charges,fees,or assessments sufficient to pay for
the program or level of service mandated by this act.
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CHAPTER 1029
An act to amend Section 17921.3 of the Health and Safety Code,
relating to building standards.
[Approved by Governor September 29, 1989. Filed with i
Secretary of State September 29. 1989.1 i
LECISLAME COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB M5, Filante. Building standards.
Existing law, with certain exceptions, requires, after January 1, i
1983, all new. buildings to use water closets and associated
flushometer valves which are water-conservation closets,and urinals
and flushometer valves which use less than an average of 11A gallons
per flush. A manufacturer, however, may sell water closets, urinals,
and associated flushometer valves which do not meet the standards
of the State Department of Housing and Community Development
in a quantity sufficient to meet the need for water closets and urinal
installations or replacements in structures built prior to January 1,
1983.
This bill would require,after January 1, 1992,that all new buildings
constructed in this state use water closets and associated flushometer 4
valves,if any,which use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush
and urinals and associated flushometer valves, if any, which use no
more than one gallon of water per flush, and which meet specified '
performance standards.
Violation of these provisions is a crime,Therefore,the bill changes
the definition of a crime and constitutes a state-mandated local
program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that
reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this Z
act for a specified reason. O
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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SECTION 1. Section 17921.3 of the Health and Safety Code is
amended to read.
17921.3. (a) After January 1, 1983,all new buildings constructed
in this state shall use water closets and associated fltishometer valves,
if anv, which are water-conservation water closets as defined by
Assembly Rill No. 2661
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CHAPTER 355
An act to amend Sections 10631, 10632,and IW"of,to add Section
10645 to,and to repeal Section IW56 of, the Water Code, relating to
water.
[Approved by Governor July 18, 19W Filed with
Secretary of State luty l9, 19W.1
i LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2661, Klehs. Water management planning.
(1) Under the Urban Water Management Planning Act, which is
to remain in effect only until January 1, 1991, every urban water
supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000
customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually
Is required to prepare and adopt, in accordance with prescribed
requirements, an urban water management plan containing
prescribed elements. The plan is required to be riled with the
Department of Water Resources, and the department is required to
annually prepare and submit to the Legislature a report
summarizing the status of the plans. Each supplier is required to
periodically review its plan in accordance with prescribed
requirements.
This bill would delete the January 1, 1991, termination date,
thereby imposing a state-mandated local program since the
requirements of the act are specifically applicable to local public
agency water suppliers.The bill would revise the required elements
of the plan and would make related changes.The bill would require
the water supplier and the department to make the plan available
for public review within 30 days after filing of the plan with the
department. The bill would require the department in its annual
report to highlight the outstanding elements of individual plans and
would also require the department to prepare reports and provide
data for specified legislative hearings. The bill would require the N
department to provide a copy of the report to each supplier which
has riled its plan with the department. o
(2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse
local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the
state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that o
reimbursement.
This,bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this
act for a specified reason.
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Article 2. Contents of Plans Article 3. Adoption and Implementation of Plans
10630. It is the intention of the Legislature,in enacting this part, 10640, Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan
to permit levels of water management planning commensurate with pursuant to this part shall prepare its plan pursuant to Article 2
the numbers of customers served and the volume of water supplied. (commencing with Section 10630).
10631. A plan shall include all of the following elements; The supplier shall likewise periodically review the plan as required
(a) Contain an estimate of past,current.and projected water use by Section 10621, and any amendments or changes required as a
and, to the extent records are available, segregate those uses result of that review shall be adopted pursuant to this article.
between residential,industrial.commercial,and governmental uses. 10641. (a) An urban water supplier required to prepare a plan
(b) Identify conservation measures currently adopted and being may consult with, and obtain comments from, any public agency or
practiced. state agency or any person who has special expertise with respe-t to
(c) Describe alternative conservation measures, if any, which water conservation and management methods and technique
would improve the efficiency of water use with an evaluation of their (b) In order to assist urban water suppliers in obtaining needed
costs and their environmental and other significant impacts. expertise as provided for in subdivision (a), the department, upon
(d) Provide a schedule of implementation for proposed actions as request of an urban water supplier, shall provide the supplier with
indicated by the plan. a list of persons or agencies having expertise or experience in the
(e) Describe the frequency and magnitude of supply deficiencies, development of water management plans.
including conditions of drought and emergency, and the ability to 10642, Prior to adopting a plan, the urban water supplier shall
.� meet short-term deficiencies. make the plan available for public inspection and shall hold a public
10632. In addition to the elements required.pursuant to Section hearing thereon. Prior to the hearing, notice of the time and place
10631, a plan projecting a future use which indicates a need for of hearing shall be published within the jurisdiction of the publicly
expanded or additional water supplies shall contain an evaluation of' owned water supplier pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government
the following: Code. A privately owned water supplier shall provide an equivalent
(a) Waste water reclamation. notice within its service area. After the hearing, the plan shall be
(b) Exchanges or transfer of water on a short-term or long-term adopted as prepared or as modified after the hearing.
basis. 10641 An urban water supplier shall implement its plan adopted
(c) Management of water system pressures and peak demands. pursuant to this chapter in accordance with the schedule set forth in
(d) Incentives to alter water use practices, including fixture and its plan.
appliance retrofit programs. 10644. An urban water supplier shall file with the departr t a
(e) Public information and educational programs to promote wise copy of its plan no later than 30 days after adoption. Copies of
use and eliminate waste. amendments or changes to the plans shall be filed with the
(F) Changes in pricing, rate structures, and regulations. department within 30 days after adoption.
10633. The plan shall contain an evaluation of the alternative The department shall annually prepare and submit to the
water management practices identified In Sections 10631 and 10632, Legislature a report summarizing the status of the plans adopted
taking into account economic and noneconomic factors, including pursuant to this part. m
environmental, social, health, customer Impact, and technological y
factory. CHAPTER 4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS c
Evaluation of the elements in Section 10632 shall include a
comparison of the estimated cost of alternative water management 10650. Any actions or proceedings to attack, review, set ade,
practices with the incremental costs of expanded or additional water void,or annul the acts or decisions of an urban water supplier o he
supplies, and in the course of the evaluation first consideration shall grounds of noncompliance with this part shall be commenced as
be given to water management practices, or combination of follows:
practices, which offer lower incremental costs than expanded or (a) An action or proceeding alleging failure to adopt a plan shall
additiunal water supplies, considering all the preceding evaluation . be commenced within 18 months after that adoption is required by
r"'� this oart. or within 18 months after commencement nirirharn warpr
Assembly Bill No,791
CHAPTER 1009
An act to add and repeal Part 2.6 (commencing with Section
10610) to Division 6 of the Water Code, relating to water conserva-
tion.
(Approved by Governor September 21, 1983, filed with
Secretary of State September 22, 19811
LECtSLATlVE COUNSEL'S DICIEST
AB 797, Klehs. Water: management planning.
(1) Under existing law, local water suppliers may, but are not
required to, adopt and enforce water conservation plans.
This bill would require every urban water supplier providing
water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or
supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually to prepare and
adopt,in accordance with prescribed requirements,an urban water
management plan containing prescribed elements. The bill would
require the plan to be Bled with the Department of Water Resources,
and would require the department to annually prepare and submit
to the Legislature a report summarizing the status of the plans.The
bill would require each supplier to periodically review its plan in
accordance with prescribed requirements, would specify
requirements for actions or proceedings arising under the bill, and
would specify related matters.
The bill would make legislative findings and declarations in this
vonnection.
The provisions of the bill would remain in effect only until January
1, 1991.
•(2) Article XIII B of the California Constitution and Sections 2231
and 2234 of the Revenue and Taxation Code require the state to X
reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs N
mandated by the state. Other provisions require the Department of z
Finance to review statutes disclaiming these costs and provide, in o
certain cases, for malting claims to the State Board of Control for
reimbursement.
This bill would impose a state-mandated local program as its
requirements would be applicable to local public agencies.
However,the bill would provide that*no appropriation is made and
no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
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APPENDIX C
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACnCES,IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES,
ASSUMPTIONS,AND POTENTIAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
FOR URBAN WATER CONSERVATION IN CALIFORNIA
SECTION A. Best Man nment Emetices
This section contains those Best Management Practices ("BNTs') that signatory water
suppliers commit to implementing. Suppliers' water needs estimates will be adjusted to reflect
estimates of reliable savings from this category of BMPs. For some BbTs,no estimate of savings is
made.
It is recognized by all parties that a single implementation method for a BMF would not be
appropriate for all water suppliers. In fact, it is likely that as the process moves forward, water
suppliers will find new implementation methods even more effective than those described. Any
implementation method used should be at least as effective as the methods described below.
1. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WATER AUDITS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND
GO VERNMElYTAL/INSTTrMONAL CUSTOMERS.
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as identifying the top 20'/0 of water users
in each sector, directly contacting them (e.g., by mail and/or telephone) and ofering the
service on a repeating cycle; providing incentives sufficient to achieve customer
implementation(es, free showerheads,hose end sprinkler timers, adjustment to high water
use bills if customers implement water conservation measures, etc.). This could be a
cooperative program among organizations that would benefit from its implementation_
2. PLUMBING, NEW AND RETROFIT.
a. ENFORCEMENT OF WATER CONSERVING PLUMBING FIXTURE
STANDARDS INCLUDING REQUIREMENT FOR ULTRA LOW FLUSH
("ULF") TOILETS IN ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 1992.
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as contacting the local building
departments and providing information to the inspectors;and contacting major developers
and plumbing supply outlets to inform them of the requirement.
b. SUPPORT OF STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION PROHIBITING SALE
OF TOILETS USING MORE THAN 1.6 GALLONS PER FLUSH.
[STATUS OF BMW 2b: INACTIVE. State legislation prohibiting sale of toilets using
more than 1.6 gallons per flush was enacted in October, 1992.1
c. PLUMBING RETROFIT.
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as delivering retrofit kits including
high quality low-flow showerheads to pre-1980 homes that do not have them and toilet
displacement devices.or other devices to reduce flush volume for each home that does not
already have ULF toilets; offering to install the devices; and following up at least three
times.
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3. DLSTRiBUITON SYSTEM WATER AUDITS,LEAK DETECTION
AND REPAIR.
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as at least once every-three years
completing a water audit of the water supplier's distribution system using methodology such
as that described in the American Water Works Association's "Manual of Water Supply
Practices, Water Audits and Leak Detection;" advising customers whenever it appears
possible that leaks exist on the customers' side of the meter, and performing distnbution
system leak detection and repair whenever the audit reveals that it would be cost effective.
4. METERING WITS COMMODITY RATES FOR ALL NEW CONNECTTONS AND
RETROFIT OF EXISTING CONNECTIONS.
Implementation methods shall be requiring meters for all new connections and billing by.
volume ofuse;and establishing a program for retrofitting any existing unnietered connections
and billing by volume of use; for example, through a requirement that all connections be
retrofitted at or within six months of resale of the property or retrofitted by neighborhood-
5- LARGE LANDSCAPE WATER AUDITS AND INCENTIVES.
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as identifying all irrigators of large(at
least 3 acres)landscapes(e.g.,golf courses, green belts, common areas, multi family housing
landscapes, schools, business parks, cemeteries, parks and publicly owned landscapes on or
adjacent to road rigbts-of way);contacting them directly(by.nail and/or telephone); offering
landscape audits using methodology such as that described in the Landscape Water
Management Handbook prepared for the California Department of Water Resources; and
cost-iffective incentives sufficient to achieve customer implementation;providing follow-up
audits at feast once every five years; and providing multi-lingual training and information
necessary for implementation.
6. LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW AND
E}�STING CO1VM=CIA -.0 INDUSTRIAL,INSTTTUITONAL,GO AL,
AND MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS.
Implementation methods shall be enacting and implementing landscape water conservation ..
ordinances, or if the supplier does not have the authority to enact ordinances, cooperating
with cities, counties and the green industry in the service area to develop and implement
landscape water conservation ordinances pursuant to the "Water Conservation in Landscaping
Act" ("Act")(California Government Code§§65590 et mg.}. The ordinance shall be at least
as effective as the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance being developed by the
Department of Water Resources. A study of the effectiveness of this BMP will be initiated
within two years of the date local agencies must adopt ordinances under the Act.
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7, PUBLIC INFORMATION
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as ongoing programs promoting water
conservation and conservation related benefits including providing speakers to community
groups and the media;using paid and public service advertising using bill inserts; providing
information on customers'bids showing use in gallons per day for the last billing period
compared to the same period the year before; providing public information to promote other
water conservation practices; and coordinating with other governmental agencies, industry
groups and public interest groups.
8. SCHOOL EDUCATION
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as ongoing programs promoting water
conservation and conservation related benefits including working with the school districts in
the water supplier's service area to provide educational materials and instructional assistance.
9. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WATER CONSERVATION. -
implementation methods shaft be at least as effective as identifying and contacting the top
10%of the industrial and commer7cW customers directly(by mail and/or telephone); offering
audits and incentives sufficient to achieve customer implementation; and providing follow-up
audits at least once every five years if necessary.
10. NEW COMMERCIAL AND ItNDUSTRLA.L WATER USE REVIEW.
Implementation methods shall be at feast as effective as assuring the review of proposed water
uses for new commercial and industrial water service and making recommendations for
improved water use efficiency before completion of the building permit process.
11. CONSERVATION PRICING. -
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as eliminating nonconserving pricing and
adopting conserving pricing. For signatories supplying both water and sewer service, this
BMP applies to pricing ofboth water and sewer service. Signatories that supply water-but not
sewer service shall make good faith efforts to work with sewer agencies so that those sewer
agencies adopt conservation pricing for sewer service.
Nonconserving_nn�cing provides no incentives to customers to reduce use. Such pricing is
characterized by one or more of the following components:
a. Rates in which the unit price decreases as the quantity used increases (declining block
rates);
b. Rates that involve charging customers a fixed amount per billing cycle regardless of the
quantity used;
c_ Pricing in which the typical bill is determined by High fixed charges and low commodity
charges.
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Conservation prime provides incentives to customers to reduce average or peak use, or both:
Such pricing includes:
a Rates designed to-recover the cost of providing service; and
b. Billing for water and sewer service based on metered water use.
Conservation pricing is also characterized by one or more of the following components:
c. Rates in which the unit rate is constant regardless of the quantity used (uniform rates) or
increases as the quantity used increases (increasing block rates);
d. Seasonal rates or excessAme surcharges to reduce peak demands during summer months;
e. Rates based upon the long-run marginal cost or the cost of adding the next unit of
capacity to the system;
£ Lifeline rates.
12. LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION FOR NEW AND EXISTING SINGLE
FAMILY HOMES.
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as providing guidelines, information and
incentives for installation of more efficient landscapes and waxer saving practices (e.g.,
encouraging local nurseries to promote sales and use of low water using plants, providing
landscape water conservation materials in new home owner packets and water bills,
sponsoring demonstration gardens); and enacting and implementing landscape water
conservation ordinances or, if the supplier does not have the authority to enact ordinances,
cooperating with cities, counties, and the gi een industry in the service area to develop and
implement landscape water conservation ordinances pursuant to the "Water Conservation in
Landscaping Act("Act-)(California Government Code§§65590 gj=.). The ordinance shall
be at least as effective as the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance being developed
by the Department of Water Resources.
I3. WATER WASTE PROHIBITION.
Implemetrtation methods shall be enacting and enforcing measum prohibiting gutter flooding,
single pass cooling systems in new connections, nonrecirculating systems in all new conveyer
car wash and commercial laundry systems, and nonrecycling decorative water fountains.
Signatories shall also support efforts to develop state law regarding exchange-type water softeners
that would. (1)allow the sale of only more efficient. demand4nidated regenerating(DM models:
(2) develop minimum appliance efficiency standards that(a) increase the regeneration efficiency
standard to at least 3,350 grains of hardness removed per pound of common salt used: and(b)
implement an identified maximum number ofgallons discharged per gallon of soft water produced;
(3) allow local agencies, including municipalities and special districts, to set more stringent
standards andlor to ban on site regeneration of water softeners if it is demonstrated and found by
the agency governing board that there is an adverse effect on the reclaimed water or groundwater
supply.
Signatories shall also include water softener checks in home water audit programs and include
information about DR?and exchange-type water softeners in their educational efforts to encourage
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14. WATER CONSERVATION COORDINATOR - - - - -
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as designating a water conservation
coordinator responsible for preparing the conservation plan,managing its implementation, and
evaluating the results.For very small water suppliers, this might be a part-tune responsibility.
For larger suppliers this would be a full-time responsibility with additional staff as
appropriate. This work should be coordinated with the supplier's operations and planning
staff.
15. FINANCIAL INCENUVES.
Implementation methods shall be at least as effective as:
a. Offering financial incentives to fadlitaate implementation of conservation programs. Initial
recommendations for such incentives will be developed by the Council within two years
of the initial signing of the MOU, including incentives to improve the efficiency of
landscape water use; and
b. Financial incentives offered by wholesale water suppliers to their customers to achieve
conservation.
16. ULTRA LOW FLUSH TOILET REPLACEMENT.
Water suppliers agree to implement programs for replacement of existing high-water-using
toilets with ultra-low-flush toilets (1.6 gallons or less) in residential, commercial, and
industrial buildings. Such programs will be at least as effective as offering rebates of up to
$100 for each replacement that would not have occurred without the rebate, or requiring
replacement at the time of resale, or requiring replacement at the time of change of service.
This level of implementation will be reviewed by the Council after development of the
assumptions included in the following two paragraphs using the economic principles included
in paragraphs 3 and 4 of Exhibit 3.
a. Assumptions for determining estimates of reliable savings from installation of ultra-low-
flush toilets in both misting and new residential, commercial, and industrial structures will
be recommended by the Council to the State Water Resources Control Board ("State .
Board")by December 31, 1991 for use in the present Bay/Delta proceedings.
b. Should the Council not agree on the above assumptions, a panel will be formed by
December 31, 199I to develop such assumptions. The panel shall consist of one member
appointed from the signatory public advocacy group; one member appointed from the
signatory water supplier group; and one member mutually agreed to by the two appointed
members. The assumptions to be used for this BW will be determined by a majority vote
of the panel by February 15, 1992 using the criteria for determining estimates of reliable
savings included in this MOU. The decision of the panel will be adopted by the Council
and forwarded to the State Board by March 1, 1992_
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C. Effective My 1, 1995,deferment on the CH ULFT component of BMP 16 (adopted July
30, 1992 is hereby rescinded. For the purpose of cost-effectiveness calculations, 48
gallons per day per toilet may be used for the agreed-upon savings estimate for CH toilets
until Council agrees upon a reliable savings estimate.
From January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995, agencies will identify all non-residential
customers(to be defined by the CH subcommittee) and rank them by water use. This will
be reported in the annual report due October 1996 covering FY 95-95.1 (Survey will also
be used for-BMP 9.)
By June 30, 1998, agencies will retrofit at least one percent( 1%) of their non-residential
(comrnercia)rndustriaVmstitutionallnot agricultural) customers.2
By January 1, I998, the council will complete studies quantifying reliable savings and
establishing a methodology to quantify the number of toilets in the CH sector, and
establish a long-term implementation target for the'CII-sector based upon the findings of
the studies.
[STATUS OF PARAGRAPHS 16s, 16b: SATISFIED.After extensive review,on July 30 1992,the
Council adopted EXEIIDIT 6,"ASSUN&moNS AND NIMODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING ESTIMATES
OF RELIABLE SAVINGS FROM THE INSTALLATION OF ULF TOILETS." EXHIBTT 6 provides a
methodology for calculating the level of effort required to satisfy BMP 16. EXffiBIT 6 also provides a
meIII logy for calculating estimates of reliable savings for BMPs 2A,213,and 16. lse em r•'•• 0 '99"'A e
1 Accepted in December, 1994_
2 A water supplier may deem it optional to retrofit "hostile use" sites such as airports and
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SUMMARY APPENDLX C
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
No. Practices
1_ Interior and exterior water audits and incentive programs for single-family
residential,multi-family residential, and governmental/institutional customers
2. Plumbing-new and retrofit
a_ Enforcement of requirements of ultra-low-flush toilets in all new construction
b. Support of State and Federal legislation prohibiting sale of toilets using more
than 1.6 gallons per flush
c. Plumbing retrofit
3. Distribution system water audits, leak detection and repair
4. Meteririg with commodity rates for all new connections and retrofit of existing
connections
5. Large landscape water audits and incentives
6. Landscape water conservation requirements for new and existing commercial,
industrial, institutional, governmental, and multi-family developments
7. Publicinformation
8. School education
9. Commercial and industrial water conservation
10. New commercial and industrial water use review
• 11_ Conservation pricing
12. Landscape water conservation for new and existing single-family homes
13_ Water waste prohibition
14. Water conservation coordinator
15. Financial incentives
16. Ultra-low-flush toilet replacement
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APPENDIX D
CD
4 RESOLUTION NO.
W A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
w L OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO AB 797 AND SB 1011
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w
a
WHEREAS, in the semi-arid coastal plain of Southern California, it is imperative that
every reasonable measure be taken to manage precious local and imported water supplies;
and
The City of Huntington Beach has completed an Urban Water Management Plan (Plan)
pursuant to the requirements of the Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983; and
The Plan is a general information document and compliments the plan of the Municipal
Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and the Regional Plan of the Southern California
Metropolitan Water District; and
The purpose of Huntington Beach's Plan is to provide a local perspective and analysis
of the current and alternative water conservation activities of Huntington Beach; and
Huntington Beach's Plan also addresses the effects of water shortages within the city's
boundaries and suggests a framework for-developing a mechanism, in concert with
neighboring cities, to cope with short term as well as chronic water supply deficiencies; and
Huntington Beach's Plan will be periodically updated to reflect changes in water supply
trends and conservation policies within the boundaries of Huntington Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach acknowledges the essential nature of water conservation within its
boundaries as described herein, and adopts this Plan and will implement same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 199fi.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: - r 0 Y�z/tG
for City Attorney �l
City Administrator INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Director of Public Works
3WwatrplaN4/1M
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RESOLUTION NO. 5920
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES IN SUPPORT OF WATER CONSERVATION
WHEREAS, precipitation for the current year has been
substantially below normal , particularly in the watersheds of
the imported water supplies serving Southern California ,
therefore the California Department of Water Resources has
declared 1998 to be a critically dry year , and many
communities in the state will suffer water shortages; and
A drought management program is essential to reduce the
risk and severity of water shortages should the drought
continue into 1989 ; and
The Governor of the State of California has requestea the
cooperation and active participation of all public officials
and residents of the State of California in conEerving water
supplies; and
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
(Metropolitan) , in recognition of the critical water
conditions existing in the state , has notified the
agricultural industry within its service area of possible
curtailment of agricultural water deliveries in 1989 should
dry weather patterns continue; and
The fundamental responsibilities of the Municipal Water
District of Orange -County (MWDOC ) are to obtain water from
Metropolitan and other sources, to distribute adequate
supplies of high quality imported water to the punlic at the
lowest feasible cost, and to conserve such supplies in time of
shortages; and
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In recognition of the critical water conditions existing
in California , the MWDOC Board of Directors approved
Resolution No. 1352 on the California Drought on .tune 1 , 1988;
and
The Resolution requests every water supplier within
MWDOC ' s service area to alert its customers to the necessity
and means of saving water and to carefully monitor water uses
to prevent waste and requests every water supplier within
MWDOC ' s service area to develop and implement specific water
conservation measures ; and
The City of Huntington Beach is a water supplier within
MWDOC ' s service area and has the power and authority to adopt
water conservation measures as appropriate within its
boundaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach as follows:
SECTION 1 . The City A6ministrator and the water
Department are authorized to implement a voluntary drought
management program to reduce the risk and severity of water
shortages should the drought continue in 1989 .
SECTION 2 . All water users within the city are hereby
urged to restrict and limit their use of water in all
reasonable ways for the benefit of all people in the city this
year and in the years to come. These restrictions and
limitations include, but are not limited to the following.
a ) Adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid
over-spray , run-off and waste;
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b) Avoid watering in the hot part of the day and during
morning and evening peak hours ( 7 :00 - 9 :00 AN and
4:00 - 7:00 PM) , and avoid watering on windy days;
c ) Install low water using landscapes and energy
efficient irrigation systems where appropriate;
d) Turn off decorative fountains unless a water
recycling system is used;
e ) Not hose down driveways, sidewalks and other -paved
surfaces, except as required for health and safety
reasons;
f ) Install pool and spa covers to minimize water loss
due to evaporation;
g ) Not waste water while washing cars, or other vehicles
and use a bucket or a hose with an automatic cutoff
valve;
h ) Retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures with low-flow
devices as appropriate;
i ) Check faucets , toilets, and pipes (both indoor anc
outdoor ) , for leaks and repair immediately;
j ) Reduce other interior or exterior uses of water to
eliminate excessive waste _
SECTION 3. All restaurants are urged to serve water to
its customers only upon request , and to advise its customers
by appropriate written notification in all serving areas .
SECTION '4 . A phased program beginning with voluntary
measures to reduce water consumption will best achieve the
goal of conserving water supply without causing unnecessary
adverse economic consequences _
SECTION 5. If voluntary measures do not achieve the
goal of conservative- water use, this Council will consider the
adoption of a mandatory water conservation program. The staff
and legal counsel are directed to prepare such a program for
consideration by Council . -
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SECTION 6 . Resolution No. 4452 and all other
resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed_ -
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on
the 14th day of September
May
ATTEST: APPR D AS TO FORM: r.
City Cleric City Attorney !
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Administrator -e,- tirector of Public
works
be
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH }
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY. the duly appointed, qualified City
Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of
members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven;
that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative
Vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day
of September , 1988 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
Kelly, Green, Finley, Erskine, Mays, Winchell , Bannister
NOES: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
None
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Merk
1 of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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i4. 18.010--14.18.030
(3104-4/91)
14.16.010 Declaration of policy
14.18.020 Findings
14.18.030 CEQA exemption
14.18.040 Application
14.18.050 Authorization
14.18.060 Mandatory conservation phase implementation
14.16.070 Penalty
14.18.010 Declaratign QfpoliCy. California Water Code Section 375 et seq-
permit public entities which supply water at retail to adopt and enforce a
Hater Management Program to reduce the quantity of crater used by the people
therein for the purpose of conserving the water supplies of such public
entity. The City Council hereby establishes a comprehensive Water Management
Program pursuant to CalifQrnJ4 Water Code Section 375 et seq.. based upon the
need to conserve water supplies and to avoid or minimize the effects of any
future shortage. (3104-4191 )
14.18. 2.0 Findings. The City Council finds and determines that a water *
shortage could exist based upon the occurrence of one or more of the following
conditions:
(a) A general water supply shortage due to increased demand or limited
supplies . (3104-4191 )
(b) A major failure of the supply, storage and distribution facilities of the
Metropolitan dater district of Southern California, or of the City
occurs. (3104-4/91 )
(c) A local or regional disaster which limits the water supply. (3104-4/91 )
The City Council also finds and determines -that "the conditions prevailing in
the Huntington Beach area require that the water resources available be put to
-maximum beneficial use to the extent to which they are capable, and that the
waste or •unreasonabl'e u-se, or unreasonable method of use. of water be
prevented and that the conservation of such water encourage with a view to the
maximum reasonable and beneficial use thereof in the interests of the people
of the City and for the public welfare. (3104-4/91)
' 14.18.03Q CEOA xetnntion_ The City finds that this chapter and actions
taken hereafter pursuant to this chapter are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate
an emergency pursuant to Pu1li c Resources Code Section 21080 (b)(4) and the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15269(c). The City
Administrator of the City is hereby authorized and directed to file a Notice
of Exemption as soon as possible following adoption of this chapter.
(3104--4/91)
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14-18.040-14.18.70
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all
persons. customers. and property served by the City. (3104-4/91)
{
14.18,950 Aut 2rJzatlon. The Ci ty's Director of Public Works and the City
Administrator. or their designated representative. are hereby authorized and
directed by the City Council to implement the provisions of this chapter as
specifically set forth in the rater Management Program; provided however that.
any actions taken by them pursuant herewith shall- be confirmed at the earliest
practicable time by the City Council . (3104-4/91)
14.10.!25Q Mandatory onriervAti on phase
The City shall
monitor the projected supply and demand for water by its customers. The
Director of Public Works shall determine the extent of the conservation:
required through the implementation and/or termination of particular
conservation stages in order for the City to prudently plan for and supply
water tp its customers. The City Council shall direct the City Administrator
to order that the appropriate stage of water conservation be implemented or .
terminated at any time it determines appropriate in accordance with the
applicable provision of this chapter. However, in case of local emergencies
as defined under the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. the City Administrator
shall have the authority to order the implementation of the- appropriate stage
of water conservation subject to ratification by the City Council. within seven
(7) days thereafter or such order of the birector of Public Works shall have
no further force or effect. (3104-4191 )
14.18.070 Penalty. Any violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor. In
addition to any other remedies which the City may have for the enforcement of
this Ordinance. service of water shall be discontinued or appropriately
limited to any customer who willfully uses water in violation of any provision
hereof. (3104--4/91)
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Water Capital Improvement Program Inflated Timeline Costs ($1,000)(a)
Project
No. Descriptions 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Total
1 System Improvements 205 205
2 Beach Boulevard/Downtown Pipelines 330 330
3 Chlorine Room Modifications 200 200
4 MWD Import Station Modifications' 300 300
SUBTOTAL- Phase 1 1,035 1,035
5 Overmyer Reservoir Structural Improvements 2,613 2,613
6 Talbert Valley Reservoir/Booster - Stage 1 4,368 5,135 9,503
7 Sunset/Surfside(PCH Crossing 1) 595 595
8 Well Number 1 1,550 I,550
SUBTOTAL- Phase 11 2,613 4,368 5,135 2,145 14,261
9 Talbert Valley Reservoir/Booster- Stage 11 3,579 4,984 8,563
10 PCH Crossing It 562 562
11 Well Number 2 1,693 1,693
12 Energy Backup System (existing wells) 2,084 2,084
13 Transmission Main Replacement - Stage I 3,776 3,776
14 Corrosion Control- Stage 1 1,225 1,225
SUBTOTAL- Phase 11I 3,579 5,546 7,553 1,225 17,903
15 PCH Crossing 111 612 612
16 Well Number 3 1,769 1,7 59
17 Water Treatment Facilities 2,314 1,706 4,020
18 Transmission Main Replacement - Stage II 4,125 4,125
19 Corrosion Control- Stage 1I 1,338 1,338
20 Talbert Valley Reservoir/Booster.- Stage III 4,458 5,435 9,893
SUBTOTAL-Phase IV 4,695 5,831 5,796 5,435 21,757
TOTAL 1,035 2,613 4,368 5,135 .5,724 5,546 7,553 . 5,920 5,831 5,796 5,435 54,956
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Res. No. 96-40
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH }
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City,
do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach is seven, that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May, 1996 by the following
vote:
AYES: Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harman
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, California