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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 8/18/2014
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution 2014-61 declaring Level 1 Water Shortage Supply
Statement of Issue:
The City Council adopted an updated Water Management Plan on August 4, 2008, in response to
regional water shortages. The State of California has experienced three years of below-average
rainfall and the Sierra Nevada snowpack level is at about 12% of normal levels. The State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted an Emergency Drought Regulation Resolution on July
25, 2014, to address the need for water conservation. Subsequently, staff is recommending that
the City Council implement Level 1 of the Water Management Program.
Financial Impact:
Any funds needed to implement Level 1 of the Water Management Program will be provided by the
Water Efficiency business unit, 50685806.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 2014-61, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Declaring a Level 1 Water Shortage."
Alternative Action(s):
1.) Do not adopt Resolution 2014-61 and continue implementing the City's permanent water
conservation requirements.
2.) Do not adopt Resolution 2014-61 and direct staff to implement a higher level of the Water
Management Program.
Analysis:
Calendar year 2013 closed as the driest year in recorded history for many areas of California, and
current conditions suggest no change in sight for 2014. On January 17, Governor Edmund G.
Brown, Jr. declared a drought state of emergency and directed state officials to take all necessary
actions in response. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a Water Supply
Alert on February 11, 2014. More recently, the SWRCB adopted an Emergency Drought
Regulation Resolution on July 25, 2014.
Chapter 14.18 of the Municipal Code sets forth the Water Management Program for the City. The
California Water Code, documenting the need to conserve water and avoid or minimize the effects
of water shortages, allows public entities supplying water to adopt and enforce a program. The
ordinance was revised and updated in August 2008 and again in 2009. The program is
implemented in levels depending on the severity of the water supply situation at the time. If the
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severity of the water emergency increases, levels which reduce demand more than the previous
stage will be implemented. Unanticipated emergency water shortages may require immediate
restrictive actions, without progressive levels.
The Water Management Program already contains a number of permanent water conservation
requirements. Permanent Water Conservation Requirements Include:
• Prohibits excessive water run-off and waste
• Reduce interior and exterior uses of water whenever possible to prevent water waste.
• Prohibit the washing of concrete and other hard surfaces, including driveways, walkways
and parking areas, except as required to maintain health or safety, unless a cleaning
machine equipped to recycle water is used.
• Require automatic shut-off valves on hoses or use of a bucket when washing vehicles or
other items outside.
• Turn off decorative fountains, ponds, lakes and pools unless a water recycling system is
used. Eliminate draining and refilling of decorative ponds and fountains unless necessary
for health and safety reasons.
• Encourage installation of pool and spa covers to minimize water loss due to evaporation.
Discourage draining and refilling of pools and spas unless necessary for health and safety
reasons.
• Schedule irrigation times between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Reduce irrigation times or
frequency by 50% where possible.
• Adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid over-spray, run-off and waste. Do not allow
water to run off landscaped areas into adjoining streets, sidewalks, parking lots or alleys.
• Restaurants shall serve drinking water only upon request.
• Hotels provide guests the option to decline linen service.
• Check faucets, toilets, pipes, irrigation systems and meters for leaks and repair immediately.
To address the Governor's and the SWRCB mandates and the drought situation throughout
California, staff is recommending that the City Council authorize implementation of Level 1 of the
program. This involves implementing voluntary conservation measures; specific water use
restrictions; regulated irrigation times; review of City facilities water use; and a coordinated public
information program. In all levels, water waste is prohibited. Penalties' may be assessed for
noncompliance.
Implementation of Level 1 would add the following measures:
• Limits on Watering Days. Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area
with potable water is limited to three days per week on a schedule established and posted
by the City of Huntington Beach. During the months of November through March, watering
or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to no
more than two days per week on a schedule established and posted by the City of
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Huntington Beach. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that
exclusively use very low flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more
than two gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering or
irrigating by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with
a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for
the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.
• Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions. All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions
in the water user's plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within 72 hours of
notification by the City of Huntington Beach unless other arrangements are made with the
City of Huntington Beach.
Level 2 contains the following restrictions:
• Limits watering of lawns, landscapes or other vegetative areas with potable water to one
day per week from November to March, two days per week from April to October.
• Requires leaks, breaks and other malfunctions be fixed within 48 hours.
• Prohibits filling of artificial lakes and ponds, except those with aquatic life.
• Prohibits filling of more than one foot of residential swimming pools or spas with potable
water; prohibits initial filling of residential pools or spas.
The emergency drought regulations adopted by the SWRCB requires that water agencies that have
not adopted a water conservation plan require residents to water their lawns no more than two
times per week. While the City Level I water conservation measures allow residents to water their
lawns with a sprinkler no more than three times per week, staff believes that this meets the spirit of
the state regulations, as the City has adopted a water conservation plan. Should the City Council
desire to meet the letter of the State Emergency Drought Regulations, the City would need to
implement Level 2 water restrictions.
Environmental Status:
Actions taken pursuant to the Water Management Program are exempt from CEQA and are
considered necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21080 (b)(4) and the CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c).
Strategic Plan Goal:
Improve the City's infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution 2014-61, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Declaring a Level 1 Water Shortage"
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING
A LEVEL 1 WATER SHORTAGE
WHEREAS, Calendar year 2013 closed as the driest year in recorded history for many
areas of California.
The State of California has experienced three years of below average rainfall and the
Sierra Nevada snowpack level is at about 12% of normal levels.
The Metropolitan Water District (MWD) issued a Water Supply Alert on
.February 11, 2014. On January 17, Governor Brown declared a drought state of emergency and
directed state officials to take all necessary actions in response.
On August 1, 2014, the State Water Resources Control Board Emergency Drought
regulations went into effect.
Chapter 14.18.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code allows the City to declare a
Level I Water Shortage and take measures to respond to water supply shortage conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1.
A. A drought and water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists, and a
consumer demand reduction is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately
respond to existing water conditions. Because of the preceding factors, the City of Huntington
Beach declares a Level 1 Water Supply Shortage.
B. Additional Water Conservation Measures. In addition to the prohibited uses of
water identified in Section 14.18.050 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, the following
water conservation requirements apply during the time a declared Level 1 Water Supply
Shortage:
1. Limits on Watering Days. Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or
other vegetated area with potable water is limited to three days per week during the
months of April through October on a schedule established and posted by the City of
Huntington Beach. During the months of November through March, watering or
irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to no
more than two days per week on a schedule established and posted by the City of
Huntington Beach. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that
exclusively use very low flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces
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more than two gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering
or irrigating by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped
with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of
time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.
2. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions. All leaks, breaks, or
other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system must be repaired
within 72 hours of notification by the City of Huntington Beach unless other
arrangements are made with the City of Huntington Beach.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity
will not result in a director or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) and 15050(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Actions
taken pursuant to the Water Management Program are exempt from CEQA and are considered
necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080
(b)(4) and the CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c).
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of August ,2014.
Mayor
REVIEW D AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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C i t yN1 a a er '�_a City Attorney
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Director of Public Works
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Res. No. 2014-61
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-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 August 18, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, Carchio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City 44brk and ex-officio Ferk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING
A LEVEL 1 WATER SHORTAGE
WHEREAS, Calendar year 2013 closed as the driest year in recorded history for many
areas of California.
The State of California has experienced three years of below average rainfall and the
Sierra Nevada snowpack level is at about 12% of normal levels.
The Metropolitan Water District (MWD) issued a Water Supply Alert on
February 11, 2014 On January 17, Governor Brown declared a drought state of emergency and
directed state officials to take all necessary actions in response.
On August 1, 2014, the State Water Resources Control Board Emergency Drought
regulations went into effect.
Chapter 14.18.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code allows the City to declare a
Level I Water Shortage and take measures to respond to water supply shortage conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1.
A. A drought and water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists, and a
consumer demand reduction is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately
respond to existing water conditions. Because of the preceding factors, the City of Huntington
Beach declares a Level I Water Supply Shortage.
B. Additional Water Conservation Measures. In addition to the prohibited uses of
water identified in Section 14.18.050 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, the following
water conservation requirements apply during the time a declared Level 1 Water Supply
Shortage:
1. Limits on Watering Days. Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or
other vegetated area with potable water is limited to three days per week during the
months of April through October on a schedule established and posted by the City of
Huntington Beach. During the months of November through March, watering or
irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to no
more than two days per week on a schedule established and posted by the City of
Huntington Beach. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that
exclusively use very low flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces
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more than two gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering
or irrigating by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped
with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of
time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.
2. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions. All leaks, breaks, or
other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system must be repaired
within 72 hours of notification by the City of Huntington Beach unless other
arrangements are made with the City of Huntington Beach.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity
will not result in a director or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) and 15050(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Actions
taken pursuant to the Water Management Program are exempt from CEQA and are considered
necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080
(b)(4) and the CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c).
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of August, 2014.
/s/Matthew M. Harper
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Fred Wilson /s/Jennifer McGrath
City Manager City Attorney
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
/s/Travis Hopkins -
Director of Public Works
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DECLARATION OF LEVE
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Reasons for Level 1 Declaration
• Sierra Nevada Snowpack at 12
percent of normal Levels
• 3 years of below average rainfall ` °
• Governor Declared Drought on
January 17, 2014
• Metropolitan Water District '
issued Water Supply Alert on
February 11, 2014
• State Water Resources Control
Board Adopts Emergency
Drought Ordinance on July 15,
2014
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Other Local Agencies in Level 1
• Anaheim* • Garden Grove
• Brea • San Clemente
• East Orange County WD* • Santa Ana*
• El Toro WD* • Santa Margarita WD
• Fountain Valley • Seal Beach
• Fullerton • South Coast WD
*Pending Council/Board Approval
Water Management 'an
Permanent Conservation Measures
• Prohibit excessive water run-off and waste
• Prohibit the washing of concrete and other hard surfaces,
including driveways, walkways and parking areas, except as
required to maintain health or safety, unless a cleaning
machine equipped to recycle water is used.
• Require automatic shut-off valves on hoses or use of a bucket
when washing vehicles or other items outside.
• Turn off decorative fountains, ponds, lakes and pools unless a
water recycling system is used. Eliminate draining and refilling
of decorative ponds and fountains unless necessary for health
and safety reasons.
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Permanent Conservation Measures
(Continued)
• Schedule irrigation times between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
• Adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid over-spray,
run-off and waste. Do not allow water to run off landscaped
areas into adjoining streets, sidewalks, parking lots or alleys.
• Restaurants shall serve drinking water only upon request.
• Check faucets, toilets, pipes, irrigation systems and
meters for leaks and repair within five days.
• Violations are subject to a fine of up to$1,000
Level 1 Additions to Permanent
Conservation Measures
• Restricts Watering with Sprinkler Systems
• Three days per week from April through October
• Two days per week from November through March
• Leaks must be repaired within 72 Hours
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Sprinkler Usage Schedule
Single Family-Even X S X
Single Family—Odd X S X
Multi Family Residential X S X
HOA Common Areas X S X
Business X S X
Schools X S X
Parks X S X
Medians X S X
City Facilities X S X
X=Days when irrigation is allowed all year
S=Days when irrigation is allowed from April through October
Exempt from Irrigation Restrictions—cemeteries, nurseries and other
commercial growers
Enforcement
• Focus on educating residents and business owners
• Talk to residents and business owners for first offense; If
not available, issue door tag warnings
• Cease and Desist letter warning of fines for continued
violations and/or failure to correct problems)
• Fines of up to $1,000 per Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 1.18.
• Fines can only be issued by Sworn Officers
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• Rebate Programs for Residents and Businesses
• California Friendly Landscape Classes (3-part Series)— 1) Design,
2)Soils and Plants, 3) Irrigation Systems, Watering& Garden
Maintenance
• Rainwater Harvesting Classes
• Bill Inserts— Rebates, Events
• National Mayor's Challenge -Wyland Foundation
• Shipley Nature Center Programs
• Surf City Nights
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Conservation for Residents
• Turf Removal - $2/sq. ft. • Toilets - $100
• Smart Timer Irrigation • Soil Moisture Sensor
• Controllers — up to $380 ea. System - $80 or $25 per
• Irrigation nozzles - $4 ea. station for larger
• Clothes Washers — start at $ 85 properties
• Rain Barrels - $75
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Conservation for Businesses
• Turf Removal - $2 /sq. ft. • Toilets - $100
• Smart Timer Irrigation • Urinals - $200
Controllers — up to $380 ea. • Soil Moisture Sensor
• Irrigation Nozzles - $4 ea. System - $25 per station
• Clothes Washers—start at $ 85 • Rain Barrels - $75
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Questions?
Sylvia Franklin
Water Conservation Coordinator
(714) 374-1503
sfranklin@surfcity-hb.org
Water Conservation Hotline (714) 536-5922
Website: www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/hbwater
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_ 1V otificationws=ciats
and Businesses
• Water bill insert
• Advertisement in Huntington Beach Independent and
Orange County Register
• Channe13
• City Manager Report
• City Website and Water Conservation Facebook page
• Letters to Home Owner Associations
• Communications to Chamber of Commerce and highest
volume water users
• Additional ideas working with Public Information Office
• Water Conservation Hotline— (714) 536-5922
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Potential Future Actions
Level 2 Restrictions
• Limits watering with sprinkler systems of lawns, landscapes or other
vegetative areas with potable water to one day per week from
November to March,two days per week from April to October.
• Watering would be on the same schedule as the Level 1 Winter
schedule
• Requires leaks, breaks and other malfunctions be fixed within 48
hours.
• Prohibits filling of artificial lakes and ponds, except those with
aquatic life.
• Prohibits filling of more than one foot of residential swimming pools
or spas with potable water; prohibits initial filling of residential pools
or spas.
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Potential Future Actions
Level 3 Restrictions
• No watering of lawns or vegetation with a sprinkler
system.
• Leaks must be fixed within 24 hours.
• No new water service will be established except to
addresses with a valid building permit.
• No new annexations (except when annexation will not
result in any increased water use).
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