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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdopt Resolution 2016-45 declaring Level 1 of the Water Mana Dept ID PW 16-032 Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date 7/5/201�6 l �P�dCb "� i( � / A)O t A CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 7/5/2016 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 2016-45 declaring Level 1 of the Water Management Program, reducing from the current Level 2 Statement of Issue The City Council adopted an updated Water Management Program on August 4, 2008, in response to regional water shortages On August 18, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014-61 declaring Level 1 of the Water Management Program On May 18, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution 2015-21, declaring Level 2 of the Water Management Program After four years of drought, water supply in the State has improved and the State Water Resources Control Board has relaxed water restrictions As a result, Staff is recommending that the City declare Level 1 of the Water Management Program, down from the current Level 2 Financial Impact Not Applicable Recommended Action Adopt Resolution 2016-45 "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 2016-45, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring a Level 1 Water Shortage" and remain at Level 2 of the Water Management Program 2 Rescind Resolution 2015-21 declaring Level 2 of the Water Management Program, and rescind Resolution 2014-61 declaring Level 1 of the Water Management Program and return to Permanent Water Restrictions of the Water Management Program Analysis Following four years of drought, California's water supply and storage conditions have improved considerably The State has announced it will allocate 60 percent of the State Water Project, compared to 20% in 2015 and 5% in 2014 The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) rescinded the "Condition 3 — Water Supply Allocation" and returned to "Condition 2 — Water Supply Alert" on May 10, 2016 The State Water Resources Control Board eliminated the mandatory water conservation targets — 20% for the City of Huntington Beach — and adopted new regulations requiring each retail water agency to submit a self-certification demonstrating their level of available water supplies assuming three additional dry years xB -331- Item 14. - 1 Dept ID PW 16-032 Page 2 of 3 Meeting Date 7/5/2016 Staff is recommending a cautious approach Orange County is in the fifth year of below average precipitation and remains in exceptional drought conditions Furthermore, while water supply and storage in Northern California has Improved, the storage levels in two main reservoirs on the Colorado River, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, continue to decline 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 2008, 2009, and again last year The program is implemented in levels depending on the severity of the water supply situation at the time If the 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 robust program of permanent water requirements Permanent Water Conservation Requirements Include • 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 cut-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 Regulate irrigation of residences, golf courses, cemeteries, government, public and commercial facilities landscape areas • Schedule irrigation times between 7 00 p m and 9 00 a m Irrigation is limited to 10 minutes per station per day, except where low flow systems are used • Watering is prohibited during and within 48 hours of a measurable rain event • 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 • Encourage the Installation of low-water-using plants combined with hardscape materials and energy-efficient irrigation systems when installing or replacing landscapes, discourage replanting, if possible • Restaurants shall serve drinking water only upon request • Evaluate necessity or frequency of high-water-using activities, such as window washing, exterior walls or other nonessential cleaning Retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures with low-flow devices if appropriate, encourage low-water- using fixtures when replacing existing fixtures Item 14. - 2 HB -332- Dept ID PW 16-032 Page 3 of 3 Meeting Date 7/5/2016 • Check faucets, toilets, pipes, Irrigation systems and meters for leaks and repair Immediately This level 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 Staff is recommending reducing to Level 1 of the Water Management Program Implementation of Level I added the following measures • Limits on Watering Days During the months of April through October; 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 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 The City is currently in Level 2 of the Water Management Program Level 2 contains the following restrictions which will no longer be in effect • 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 unless a pool cover is installed Refilling of pools is permitted to fix a leak or in the event of a health or safety issue Environmental Status Not Applicable Public Works Commission: Not Applicable Strategic Plan Goal Non-Applicable—Administrative Item Attachment(s) 1 Resolution 2016-45 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring a Level 1 Water Shortage" HB -333_ Item 14. - 3 RESOLUTION NO 2016-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING A LEVEL 1 WATER SHORTAGE WHEREAS, the State of California has experienced several consecutive years of below average rainfall and the Sierra Nevada snowpack level was well below normal levels; and On January 17, 2014, Governor Brown declared a drought state of emergency and directed state officials to take all necessary actions in response, and On February 11, 2014, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) issued a Water Supply Alert. On August 1, 2014,the State Water Resources Control Board Emergency Drought regulations went into effect; and On August 181h, 2014, the City Council implemented Level 1 of the Water Management Plan, and On April 1, 2015, Governor Brown issued the first ever Statewide Mandatory Water Reductions, directing the State Water Resources Control Board to implement mandatory water reductions in cities and towns across California to reduce water usage by 25 percent; and The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California(MWD) voted to activate its Water Supply Allocation Plan at Level 3, which calls for a 15 percent reduction of imported water use, and The Board of Directors of the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) voted to activate its Water Supply Allocation Plan at Level 3, and On May 18, 2015, the City Council implemented Level 2 of the Water Management Plan, and The State of California has experienced increased rainfall during the 2015-2016 winter season Reservoir levels are increasing in Northern California. At Lake Oroville, levels are at 113 percent of historical average, or about 85 percent of capacity. Lake Shasta is at 109 percent of historical average or about 88 percent capacity. Snowpack levels are at 87 percent of historic average, and The State Water Project announced that water allocations would be increased to 60 percent, up from 10 percent in December 2015, and RLS 6/9/16/16-5298/138099/DO 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-45 While water supply conditions have improved, Orange County is in its fifth year of below average precipitation and remains in exceptional or extreme drought conditions, and The City of Huntington Beach successfully met the State's water reduction mandate, which was 20 percent for the City of Huntington Beach, and The State has eliminated the 20 percent water reduction mandate and is now requiring water purveyors to self-certify that they have an adequate water supply, and The City will be able to certify that an adequate water supply exists based upon the guidelines established by the State, 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 continued 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 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 RLS 6/9/16/16-5298/138099/DO 1 RESOLUTION NO 2016-45 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 Environrnental 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 pioject 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 Watei Management Piogram are exempt from CEQA and aie 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 City Council Resolution Number 2015-21 and any othei Resolution or provision thereof in conflict herewith is hereby repealed SECTION 4 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Cleik shall certify the vote adopting this resolution PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a iegular meeting theieof held on the 5th day of July , 2016 iFlY, 4 VWVIW Mayor REVIE ED AND APPROVED INITIATED AND APPROVED 4J C§Wdt ger Director of Public Wor<s APPROVED AS TO City ttoiney Olio (0�(QOWO wv RLS 6/9/16/16-5298/138099/DO 2 Res. No. 2016-45 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU 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 July 5, 2016 by the following vote AYES: Posey, O'Connell, Sullivan, Katapodis, Delgleize, Peterson NOES: Hardy ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California City of Huntington Beach July 5, 2016 WATER CONSERVATION ��NTINGT0 Presented by- Brian A. Ragland, P.E. Utilities Division Manager Water Conservation Background Huntington Beach met State Water Resources Control Board 20 Percent Reduction Mandate. Saved 21 percent from June, 2015 through February, 2016 as compared to the same months in 2013. Although El Nino rain and snowfall in northern California relieved much of the drought in that area, southern California received little rain and snow. Weather forecasts call for a hot summer and continuing drought conditions in southern California Level 2 - Water Shortage Supply Watering days limited to two (2) days per week (Mondays and Fridays) April through October and one (1 ) day per week (Mondays) November through March. Leaks must be repaired within 48 hours of notification Filling or refilling of ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life. Refilling of existing pools and spas permitted only if repair of leak was made or if pool was drained to address health or safety concerns. Level 1 - Water Shortage Supply Watering days limited to three (3) days per week (Mondays. Wednesday, and Fridays) April through October, and two (2) days per week (Mondays and Fridays) November through March. Leaks must be repaired within 72 hours of notification. Permanent Restrictions Automated sprinklers prohibited between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. No more than 10 minutes per station. No excessive runoff. No irrigation during or 48 hours following a measurable rainfall event. No washing down hard surfaces. Obligation to fix leaks with 5 days. • Water fountains must re-circulate water. • Washing vehicles with a shut-off nozzle or bucket. • Drinking water served at restaurants upon request only. • Hotels and motels must provide guests the option to USE WATER decline daily linen. RESPONSIBLY Questions & Answers Thank you Huntington Beach residents, businesses and schools for doing your part to save water! :.^ sr The Future of Conservation Monthly reporting to the SWRCB. Continue with public outreach, education, and rebate programs for residents, businesses, and schools. Leak detection program utilizing AMI metering system. New billing system. a Your