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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdopt Resolution No. 2007-72 Recognizing that the State of C � 7J 'J Council/Agency Meeting Held Deferred/Continued to Appr ed ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied It erk s Sign u Council Meeting Date 11/5/2007 Department ID Number PW 07-060 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED BY PENEL ETH-GRAFT DPA ITY ADMINISTRATOR PREPARED BY DAVID A WEBB PE ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKg--2-6/&� OPERATIONS SUBJECT Adopt Resolution Establishing Policies and Procedures in Support of Water Conservation [Statement of Issue Funding Source Recommended Action Alternative Action(s) Analysis Environmental Status Attachment(s) Statement of Issue The California State Department of Water Resources has declared 2007 to be a critically dry year The Governor has requested the cooperation and active participation of all public officials and residents of the State of California in conserving water supplies The resolution recognizes the State is in a drought condition and establishes policies and procedures in support of water conservation and identifies the authority of the City Administrator and Public Works Director to implement a voluntary drought management program per HBMC Chapter 14 18 Funding Source Not applicable Reduced water sales will result in reduced revenue however the City s water rates are designed based on the cost of service Therefore savings realized from avoided water purchases and production offset the loss of sales revenue Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Resolution No 2007-72 of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Policies and Procedures in Support of Water Conservation Alternative Action(s) Do not adopt the resolution REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE 11/5/2007 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER PW 07-060 Analysis The California Department of Water Resources has declared calendar year 2007 to be a critically dry year Should dry weather patterns continue into 2008 severe water shortages could occur in Southern California The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) which supplies Colorado River and State Project water to the region has already notified the agricultural industry of possible curtailments of water deliveries in 2008 The City currently meets 18% of its total demand with water delivered from MWD and the remaining 82% with groundwater This percentage split has varied greatly over that last several years with the allowable groundwater percentage going as low as 64% two years ago Calendar year to date water consumption in the City of Huntington Beach is over 10% higher than year 2006 and is the highest level of use in the last five years The resolution recognizes that the State is in a drought condition and establishes policies and procedures in support of water conservation and identifies the authority of the City Administrator and the Public Works Director to implement a voluntary drought management program in an effort to reduce the risk and severity of water shortages should the drought continue The resolution also specifically mentions a number of voluntary water saving measures that can be practiced by residents and business owners The implementation of voluntary water conservation measures is the first phase of a drought management program Should voluntary measures not obtain a sufficient reduction in water usage a mandatory water conservation program may be implemented This resolution also directs the City Attorney and staff to prepare such a mandatory program in the event it is needed Strategic Plan Goal C-2 Provide quality public services with the highest professional standards to meet community expectations and needs assuring that the city is sufficiently staffed and equipped overall Public Works Commission Action Not required Environmental Status Not applicable Attachment(s) City Clerk's Page Number . Description 1 Resolution No 2007-72 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Policies and Procedures in Sup ort of Water Conservation 2 10/3/2007 10 59 AM ATTACHMENT # 1 RESOLUTION NO 2007-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN SUPPORT OF WATER CONSERVATION WHEREAS precipitation has been substantially below normal particularly in the watersheds of the imported water supplies serving Southern California and The California Department of Water Resources has declared 2007 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 2008 and The Governor has requested the cooperation and active participation of all public officials and residents of the State of California in conserving 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 2008 should dry weather patters 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 public at the lowest feasible cost and to conserve such supplies in time of shortages, 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 1 The City Administrator and the Public Works Director are authorized to implement a voluntary drought management program to reduce the risk and severity of water shortages should the drought continue 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 07 121-)11366� 1 Resolution No 2007-72 a) Adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid over-spray, run-off and waste, b) Avoid watering in the hot part of the day and during morning and evening peak hours (7 00 a in — 9 00 a m and 4 00 p in — 7 00 p in ) 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) Hose down driveways, sidewalks and other paved surfaces only as required for health and safety reasons, f) Install pool and spa covers to mimmze water loss due to evaporation g) Avoid wasting water and use a bucket or a hose with an automatic cutoff value while washing cars or other vehicles, h) Retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures with low-flow devices as appropriate 1) Check faucets toilets and pipes (both indoor and outdoor), for leaks and repair immediately, j) Reduce other interior or exterior uses of water to eliminate excessive waste 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 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 5 If voluntary measures do not achieve the goal of conservative water use, this Council shall consider the adoption of a mandatory water conservation program Staff and the City Attorney are directed to prepare such a program for consideration by the City Council 0- P] it 66 2 Resolution No 2007-72 6 Resolution No 5920 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 5th day of November 2007 Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED INITIATED ND APPR VED Llv- rty Ad inistrator Director of Public Works APPROVED AS TTOnFORM ity Atto ey Gi 121�/1i66 Res No 2007-72 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, JOAN L FLYNN the duly elected qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-offiao 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 November 5, 2007 by the following vote AYES Bohr Carchio Cook Coerper Green Hansen Hardy NOES None ABSENT None ABSTAIN None Ci Clerk and ex-office lerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach California RCA ROUTING SHEET INITIATING DEPARTMENT Public Works SUBJECT Adopt Resolution Establishing Policies and Procedures in Support of Water Conservation COUNCIL MEETING DATE November 5 2007 RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached Not Applicable ❑ Tract Map Location Map and/or other Exhibits Attached ❑ Not Applicable Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) Attached ❑ (Signed in full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable Subleases Third Party Agreements etc No Applicable el (Approved as to form by City Attorney) ppicable Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the C11yAttorney) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Fiscal Impact Statement (Unbudgeted over $5 000) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Bonds (If applicable) Notached El t Applicable Staff Report (If applicable) Attached t Applicable Commission Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Attached ❑ Not Applicable EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS REVIEWED RETURNED FORWARDED Administrative Staff ( ) ( ) Deputy City Administrator (Initial) ( ) ( ) City Administrator (initial) ( ( ) City Clerk ( ) EXPLANATION FOR RETURN OF ITEM Only)(Below Space For City Clerk's Use RCA Author Ken Dills, ext 5055