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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolicy Serving Water to Areas Outside of City LimitsFrom: Cathy Green, City Council Member(M Date: August 14, 2006 Subject: H-ITEM FOR AUGUST 21, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING — REVIEW POLICY FOR SERVING WATER TO AREAS OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Section 14.16.180 of the Municipal Code states that it is unlawful for the city to sell water to consumers outside the city unless the City Council shall by resolution determine that a surplus of water exists in excess of that required by the inhabitants of the city. 14.16.180 Sale of water outside city. It is unlawful for the City Water Department to sell water to consumers outside the city, or to allow any consumer outside the city to use any water furnished by the city system unless the City Council shall by resolution determine and declare a surplus of water exists in excess of that required by the inhabitants of the city. Recently, the City Council approved a request to supply temporary water to a portion of the county regional linear park on Seapointe Avenue, bordering the city limits, to establish the native California landscape for the park. The city has also been approached over the past several years to provide water for facilities outside the city limits that have no access to a potable water source. There are two specific cases that I am aware that I believe represent unusual circumstances that warrant consideration. The first case is for the future construction of public restrooms at the county regional linear park on Seapointe Avenue and the second is for public restrooms and landscaping at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center off Warner Avenue. On November 21, 2005, the City Council approved the city's Urban Water Management Plan, which projected the city's water supply. This report identified that the city has an adequate water supply to meet the needs of our community through the end of 2030. While it is important that we preserve this supply, I believe that there are specific needs that serve the public interest that should be considered provided they do not jeopardize that supply. I am not proposing that the city fund either project, I only want to make sure access to our water supply for limited purposes is granted. RECOMMENDED ACTION: I am proposing that staff be given direction to draft either a resolution or ordinance amendment to allow water for specific public -related uses to include restrooms at the county regional linear park on Seapointe Avenue and public restrooms and landscaping at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center. Xc: Penny Culbreth-Graft, City Administrator Paul Emery, Deputy City Administrator Bob Hall, Deputy City Administrator Joan Flynn, City Clerk Robert Beardsley, Director of Public Works f1021 16 9 l/l)Czj,�_ �t -_0 (12) August 21, 2006 - Council/Agency Agenda - Page 12 G-1. Ordinance for Adoption G-1a. (City Council) Adopt Ordinance No. 3746 Amending Chapter 2.76 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Competitive Service Regulations by Adding the Position of Ambulance Operator - Ordinance No. 3746 - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 2.76 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Competitive Service Regulations." Approved for Introduction August 7, 2006. Recommended Action: After City Clerk reads by title, Adopt Ordinance No. 3746, by roll call vote. Approved 7-0 G-1b. (City Council) Adopt Ordinance No. 3749 Amending Chapter 2.07.070 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Election Cycles — Ordinance No. 3749- "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Amending Section 2.07.070 Relating to Election Cycles."Approved for Introduction August 7, 2006. Recommended Action: After City Clerk reads by title, Adopt Ordinance No. 3749, by roll call vote. Approved 7-0 G-1c. (City Council) Adopt Ordinance No. 3741 Amending Chapter 14.48 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Drainage Fees — Ordinance No. 3741- "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 14.48 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Drainage Fees." Approved for Introduction August 7, 2006. Recommended Action: After City Clerk reads by title, Adopt Ordinance No. 3741, by roll call vote. Approved 6-1 (Green - No) ft. City CouncillRedevploprrtent Agency Items H-1a. (City Council) Submitted By Councilmember Cathy Green Review Policy for Serving Water to Areas Outside of City Limits Communication from Councilmember Cathy Green transmitting the following Statement of Issue: Section 14.16.180 of the Municipal Code states that it is unlawful for the city to sell water to consumers outside the city unless the City Council shall by resolution determine that a surplus of water exists in excess of that required by the inhabitants of the city. 14.16.180 Sale of water outside city. It is unlawful for the City Water Department to sell water to consumers outside the city, or to allow any consumer outside the city to use any water furnished by the city system unless the City Council shall by resolution determine and declare a surplus of water exists in excess of that required by the inhabitants of the city. (13) August 21, 2006 - Council/Agency Agenda - Page 13 Recently, the City Council approved a request to supply temporary water to a portion of the county regional linear park on Seapointe Avenue, bordering the city limits, to establish the native California landscape for the park. The city has also been approached over the past several years to provide water for facilities outside the city limits that have no access to a potable water source. There are two specific cases that I am aware that I believe represent unusual circumstances that warrant consideration. The first case is for the future construction of public restrooms at the county regional linear park on Seapointe Avenue and the second is for public restrooms and landscaping at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center off Warner Avenue. On November 21, 2005, the City Council approved the city's Urban Water Management Plan, which projected the city's water supply. This report identified that the city has an adequate water supply to meet the needs of our community through the end of 2030. While it is important that we preserve this supply, I believe that there are specific needs that serve the public interest that should be considered provided they do not jeopardize that supply. I am not proposing that the city fund either project, I only want to make sure access to our water supply for limited purposes is granted. Recommended Action: Motion to: I am proposing that staff be given direction to draft either a resolution or ordinance amendment to allow water for specific public -related uses to include restrooms at the county regional linear park on Seapointe Avenue and public restrooms and landscapi.n at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive -Center _ Approved as amended to include the State Land's building that administers the �Bolsa Chica restoration. 7-0 Council Comments - (Not Agendized) At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically described on the agenda which are of interest to the community. No action or discussion may be taken except to provide staff direction to report back or to place the item on a future agenda. Council/Agency Adjournment at 8.42 p.m. to Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at 4:00 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.