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2005
Water-Use Restriction Ordinance Workshop
March 18, 2009
Lake Oroville
August 2008 February 2009
California Water Supply Picture Current State “Water Year” (Oct 1 2008 through Sept 30, 2009) Current Conditions (March 9, 2009) • Statewide Precipitation 99% of Normal 72
% for the year
• South Coast Hydrologic Region (LA Civic Center – 7.42 inches to date) • Northern Sierra Snow Pack 75% of Normal 90% of Normal • Sacramento River Index – 4.1 MAF 48% of Normal (Sacramento, Feather, Yuba, & American River Basins)
California Water Supply Picture Statewide Surface Storage (as of 3-9-09) Max Storage 5.5 MAF
Summary
Ave Storage 4.1 MAF Current 2.9 MAF % of Normal 70%
Detail
Reservoir Oroville San Luis Castaic Diamond Valley Maximum Average Current % of Normal 3.5 MAF 2.6 MAF 1.7 MAF 68 % 1.1 MAF 954 TAF 546 TAF 319 TAF 286 TAF 810 TAF 406 TAF 57 % 284 TAF 99 % 50 %
California Water Supply Picture Reservoirs (As of 3-16-09) Lake Powell 53% Lake Mead 48% Lake Havasu 90% Projections (for Sept) Lake Powell 55% Lake Mead 50% Projected In-Flow to Lake Powell for 2009 93% of Average 102% in 2008
Snowpack
100% of normal
Summary
– Conditions are about average, but storage will remain low.
California Water Supply Picture
California Water Supply Picture
Regional Water Supply Picture
State and Regional Drought Response Actions:
• MWD Eliminates Replenishment Deliveries – May 1, 2007 • MWD Reduces deliveries to their Agricultural Program Customers by 30% - January 1, 2008 • MWD Adopts an Imported Water Allocation Plan – March 11, 2008 • Governor’s State Drought Declaration – June 4, 2008 • DWR sets SWP Allocation at 15% - October 2009 • MWD Issues a “Water Supply Alert” – June 9, 2008 • Governor Issues State of Emergency Declaration – Requests a 20% reduction in water use – February, 2009 • MWD Board expected to set allocation level in April 2009
AB 1881: Updating Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California March 18, 2009
State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
Water Conservation in Landscaping Act
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Adopted in 2006
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Government Code 65591 et seq.
Model Ordinance Final text released
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www.owue.water.ca.gov
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Expect to be adopted in March 2009
State Model Landscape Ordinance - Applicability
New Construction / Rehabilitated Landscapes
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> 2,500 sf: public agency, private development, developer installed residential
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> 5,000 sf: homeowner provided/hired
Existing Landscapes
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1 acre of more
State Model Landscape Ordinance - Requirements
Et Adjustment Factor = 0.7
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Special Landscape Areas = 1.0
Recreational turf, areas irrigated with recycled water, edible plants, etc.
Minimum avg irrigation efficiency = 0.71
Triggers:
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building or landscape permit Plan check or design review
State Model Landscape Ordinance - Implementation
Cities and counties responsible for adopting and implementing ordinance
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Includes charter cities, counties Collaborate with water purveyors to define responsibilities
By January 1, 2010:
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Adopt State Model Landscape Ordinance Adopt local water efficient landscape ordinance that is “at least as effective” in conserving water
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If no action, State ordinance applies
Conservation Ordinance Prerequisite Procedures
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California March 18, 2009
Objective
Motivating actions to achieve:
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200,000 acre-feet water savings
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Five percent reduction in MWD service area retail demand
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Programs Affected
Conservation ordinance requirement
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Phase II Public Sector Program
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Turf Removal Pilot Program
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Enhanced Conservation Program
Other programs are not affected
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Who Has the Authority to Adopt and Enforce Water Conservation Ordinances?
Cities and Counties
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General police powers
Public Water Agencies
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California Water Code Sections
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375 and supporting sections 350 and supporting sections
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Ordinance Coverage Scenarios
City with private water company
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City or county would need ordinance
Public water agency
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Water agency may develop ordinance for its service area; or
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Each city or county may develop ordinance
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Ordinance Requirements
Prohibited water uses
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No washing down hard or paved surfaces Fix leaks within reasonable time
Outdoor irrigation practices
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Irrigation restrictions No excessive water flow or runoff
Enforcement and penalties
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May be external to ordinance
Complemented by public communications
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Three Compliance Options
prior to July 2009 1.
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Ordinance and implementation plan
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including: Public communication
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Enforcement Written pledge by member to develop ordinances for listed communities Alternative action to achieve 5% reduction in water use attested by member agency
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Progress Reports
in April, August, and December 2009
Ordinance and implementation plan:
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Inform local jurisdictions
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Commitment from governing body
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Develop draft Receive public input Adoption by governing body Enact Submit to Metropolitan
Alternative action:
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Water savings achieved over 2008 level
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Metropolitan Support
Library of existing ordinances
Model ordinance
Workshops
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Timeline
January – March 2009:
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Member agencies submit documentation on three options
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Programs begin
April, August and December 2009:
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Member agencies report progress
June 2009:
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Staff progress report to Board
January 2010
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Demonstrate compliance with one of two options
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Questions
For future questions or submittals, please contact: Mr. Raymond Jay at (213) 217-5777 or [email protected]
LOS ANGELES COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCES AND RULES
Melinda Barrett Water Conservation Manager Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts March 18, 2009
MULTIPLE EFFORTS
Landscape Ordinance
Native and Drought Tolerant Plant Ordinance
Water Wasting Ordinance
Phased Water Conservation Plan
LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
Title 26, Chapter 71, Building Code: Water-efficient landscaping
Originally enacted in 1990s to comply with State efforts
Follows AB 1881 guidelines
Will be updated to be ALAEA
WATER WASTING
Title 11 - Health and Safety Code
Originally adopted in 1991 – sunset in 1993
Re-adopted October 2008
Unincorporated County Areas
WATER WASTING PROHIBITED:
Washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas or other paved surfaces, except as required for the benefit of public health and safety
Watering lawns and landscaping between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm or more than once a day
Runoff off into streets or parking lots due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or excessive watering
WATER WASTING PROHIBITED:
Washing vehicles, boats, trailers, etc., unless using a hand-held bucket or a hose equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle
Leaving a water hose running while washing a vehicle or at any other time
Cleaning or filling decorative fountains, ponds, lakes, or other similar features unless the water flows through a recycling system
WATER WASTING PROHIBITED:
No restaurant, hotel, or other public place where food is served shall provide drinking water to any customer unless requested.
Inspect all indoor and outdoor plumbing and faucets for leaks and repair them as soon as possible.
Violation of the ordinance is subject to a written warning for the first violation, and a fine of $100.00 for each subsequent violation.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Ordinances in: Title 12 - Environmental Protection Title 21 - Subdivisions Title 22 - Planning and Zoning
Green Building, Low Impact Development and Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Adopted November 2008
PHASED WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
To minimize effects of a shortage during an water shortage emergency
Nine phases: 10% - 50% cutbacks
The Board of Directors may implement
Not enacted since 1991
Surcharges updated March 2009