water-use restriction ordinance workshop march 18, 2009
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2005. August 2008. February 2009. Water-Use Restriction Ordinance Workshop March 18, 2009. Lake Oroville. California Water Supply Picture. Current State “Water Year” (Oct 1 2008 through Sept 30, 2009) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Water-Use Restriction Ordinance WorkshopMarch 18, 2009
2005
August 2008
February2009
Lake Oroville
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 75% of Normal (LA Civic Center – 7.42 inches to date)
• Northern Sierra Snow Pack 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)
Summary
Max Storage Ave Storage Current % of Normal
5.5 MAF 4.1 MAF 2.9 MAF 70%
Detail
Reservoir Maximum Average Current % of Normal
Oroville 3.5 MAF 2.6 MAF 1.7 MAF 68 %
San Luis 1.1 MAF 954 TAF 546 TAF 57 %
Castaic 319 TAF 286 TAF 284 TAF 99 %
Diamond Valley 810 TAF 406 TAF 50 %
California Water Supply Picture Reservoirs (As of 3-16-Reservoirs (As of 3-16-
09)09) Lake Powell 53%Lake Powell 53% Lake Mead 48%Lake Mead 48% Lake Havasu 90%Lake Havasu 90%
Projections (for Sept) Projections (for Sept) Lake Powell 55%Lake Powell 55% Lake Mead 50%Lake Mead 50%
Projected In-Flow to Lake Projected In-Flow to Lake Powell for 2009 Powell for 2009 93% of Average 93% of Average 102% in 2008102% in 2008
SnowpackSnowpack 100% of normal 100% of normal
SummarySummary – Conditions – Conditions are about average, but are about average, but storage will remain low. storage will remain low.
California Water Supply Picture
California 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
Regional Water Supply Picture
AB 1881:Updating Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances
AB 1881:Updating Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances
March 18, 2009March 18, 2009
The Metropolitan Water DistrictThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern Californiaof Southern California
State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
Water Conservation in Landscaping Act
• Adopted in 2006
• Government Code 65591 et seq.
Model Ordinance Final text released
• www.owue.water.ca.gov
• Expect to be adopted in March 2009
State Model Landscape Ordinance - ApplicabilityState Model Landscape
Ordinance - Applicability
New Construction /
Rehabilitated Landscapes• > 2,500 sf: public agency,
private development,
developer installed
residential
• > 5,000 sf: homeowner
provided/hired
Existing Landscapes
• 1 acre of more
State Model Landscape Ordinance - Requirements
State Model Landscape Ordinance - Requirements
Et Adjustment Factor = 0.7
• Special Landscape Areas = 1.0
Recreational turf, areas irrigated with recycled water,
edible plants, etc.
Minimum avg irrigation efficiency = 0.71
Triggers:
• building or landscape permit
• Plan check or design review
State Model Landscape Ordinance - Implementation
State Model Landscape Ordinance - Implementation
Cities and counties responsible for adopting
and implementing ordinance• Includes charter cities, counties
• Collaborate with water purveyors to define responsibilities
By January 1, 2010:• Adopt State Model Landscape Ordinance
• Adopt local water efficient landscape ordinance that is “at
least as effective” in conserving water
• If no action, State ordinance applies
Conservation Ordinance Conservation Ordinance Prerequisite ProceduresPrerequisite Procedures
March 18, 2009March 18, 2009
The Metropolitan Water DistrictThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern Californiaof Southern California
ObjectiveObjective
Motivating actions to achieve:Motivating actions to achieve:
– 200,000 acre-feet water savings200,000 acre-feet water savings
– Five percent reduction in MWD service Five percent reduction in MWD service area retail demandarea retail demand
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Programs AffectedPrograms Affected
Conservation ordinance requirementConservation ordinance requirement
– Phase II Public Sector ProgramPhase II Public Sector Program
– Turf Removal Pilot ProgramTurf Removal Pilot Program
– Enhanced Conservation ProgramEnhanced Conservation Program
Other programs are not affectedOther programs are not affected
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Who Has the Authority to Who Has the Authority to Adopt and Enforce Water Adopt and Enforce Water
Conservation Ordinances?Conservation Ordinances?
Cities and CountiesCities and Counties– General police powersGeneral police powers
Public Water AgenciesPublic Water Agencies– California Water Code SectionsCalifornia Water Code Sections
• 375 and supporting sections375 and supporting sections• 350 and supporting sections350 and supporting sections
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Ordinance Coverage ScenariosOrdinance Coverage Scenarios
City with private water companyCity with private water company– City or county would need ordinanceCity or county would need ordinance
Public water agencyPublic water agency– Water agency may develop ordinance for Water agency may develop ordinance for
its service area; orits service area; or– Each city or county may develop Each city or county may develop
ordinanceordinance
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Ordinance RequirementsOrdinance Requirements Prohibited water usesProhibited water uses
– No washing down hard or paved surfaces No washing down hard or paved surfaces – Fix leaks within reasonable timeFix leaks within reasonable time
Outdoor irrigation practicesOutdoor irrigation practices– Irrigation restrictionsIrrigation restrictions– No excessive water flow or runoffNo excessive water flow or runoff
Enforcement and penaltiesEnforcement and penalties– May be external to ordinanceMay be external to ordinance
Complemented by public communicationsComplemented by public communications
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Three Compliance Options Three Compliance Options prior to July 2009prior to July 2009
1.1. Ordinance and implementation plan Ordinance and implementation plan including:including:– Public communicationPublic communication– EnforcementEnforcement
2.2. Written pledge by member to develop Written pledge by member to develop ordinances for listed communitiesordinances for listed communities
3.3. Alternative action to achieve 5% reduction in Alternative action to achieve 5% reduction in water use attested by member agencywater use attested by member agency
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Progress ReportsProgress Reports in April, August, and December 2009 in April, August, and December 2009
Ordinance and implementation plan:Ordinance and implementation plan:– Inform local jurisdictionsInform local jurisdictions– Commitment from governing bodyCommitment from governing body– Develop draftDevelop draft– Receive public inputReceive public input– Adoption by governing bodyAdoption by governing body– EnactEnact– Submit to MetropolitanSubmit to Metropolitan
Alternative action:Alternative action:– Water savings achieved over 2008 levelWater savings achieved over 2008 level
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Metropolitan SupportMetropolitan Support
Library of existing ordinancesLibrary of existing ordinances
Model ordinanceModel ordinance
WorkshopsWorkshops
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TimelineTimeline January – March 2009: January – March 2009:
– Member agencies submit documentation on three Member agencies submit documentation on three optionsoptions
– Programs beginPrograms begin
April, August and December 2009: April, August and December 2009: – Member agencies report progressMember agencies report progress
June 2009:June 2009:– Staff progress report to BoardStaff progress report to Board
January 2010January 2010– Demonstrate compliance with one of two optionsDemonstrate compliance with one of two options
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QuestionsQuestions
For future questions or submittals, please contact:For future questions or submittals, please contact:
Mr. Raymond Jay at (213) 217-5777 or Mr. Raymond Jay at (213) 217-5777 or [email protected]
LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNTY WATER WATER CONSERVATION CONSERVATION ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCES AND RULESRULES
Melinda BarrettMelinda BarrettWater Conservation ManagerWater Conservation ManagerLos Angeles County Waterworks Los Angeles County Waterworks DistrictsDistricts
March 18, 2009March 18, 2009
MULTIPLE EFFORTSMULTIPLE EFFORTS
Landscape OrdinanceLandscape Ordinance
Native and Drought Tolerant Plant Native and Drought Tolerant Plant OrdinanceOrdinance
Water Wasting OrdinanceWater Wasting Ordinance
Phased Water Conservation PlanPhased Water Conservation Plan
LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
Title 26, Chapter 71, Building Title 26, Chapter 71, Building Code: Water-efficient landscapingCode: Water-efficient landscaping
Originally enacted in 1990s to Originally enacted in 1990s to comply with State effortscomply with State efforts
Follows AB 1881 guidelinesFollows AB 1881 guidelines
Will be updated to be ALAEAWill be updated to be ALAEA
WATER WASTING WATER WASTING
Title 11 - Health and Safety Code Title 11 - Health and Safety Code
Originally adopted in 1991 – Originally adopted in 1991 – sunset in 1993sunset in 1993
Re-adopted October 2008Re-adopted October 2008
Unincorporated County AreasUnincorporated County Areas
WATER WASTING WATER WASTING PROHIBITED:PROHIBITED:
Washing down sidewalks, driveways, Washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas or other paved surfaces, parking areas or other paved surfaces, except as required for the benefit of except as required for the benefit of public health and safetypublic health and safety
Watering lawns and landscaping Watering lawns and landscaping between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm or more than once a daypm or more than once a day
Runoff off into streets or parking lots Runoff off into streets or parking lots due to incorrectly directed or due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or excessive maintained sprinklers or excessive wateringwatering
Washing vehicles, boats, trailers, etc., Washing vehicles, boats, trailers, etc., unless using a hand-held bucket or a unless using a hand-held bucket or a hose equipped with an automatic hose equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzleshutoff nozzle
Leaving a water hose running while Leaving a water hose running while washing a vehicle or at any other timewashing a vehicle or at any other time
Cleaning or filling decorative fountains, Cleaning or filling decorative fountains, ponds, lakes, or other similar features ponds, lakes, or other similar features unless the water flows through a unless the water flows through a recycling systemrecycling system
WATER WASTING WATER WASTING PROHIBITED:PROHIBITED:
No restaurant, hotel, or other public No restaurant, hotel, or other public place where food is served shall provide place where food is served shall provide drinking water to any customer unless drinking water to any customer unless requested.requested.
Inspect all indoor and outdoor plumbing Inspect all indoor and outdoor plumbing and faucets for leaks and repair them as and faucets for leaks and repair them as soon as possible. soon as possible.
Violation of the ordinance is subject to a Violation of the ordinance is subject to a written warning for the first violation, written warning for the first violation, and a fine of $100.00 for each and a fine of $100.00 for each subsequent violation.subsequent violation.
WATER WASTING WATER WASTING PROHIBITED:PROHIBITED:
PLANNING AND ZONINGPLANNING AND ZONING
Ordinances in:Ordinances in:Title 12 - Environmental ProtectionTitle 12 - Environmental ProtectionTitle 21 - SubdivisionsTitle 21 - SubdivisionsTitle 22 - Planning and ZoningTitle 22 - Planning and Zoning
Green Building, Low Impact Green Building, Low Impact Development and Drought Tolerant Development and Drought Tolerant LandscapingLandscaping
Adopted November 2008Adopted November 2008
PHASED WATER PHASED WATER CONSERVATION PLANCONSERVATION PLAN To minimize effects of a shortage To minimize effects of a shortage
during an water shortage emergencyduring an water shortage emergency
Nine phases: 10% - 50% cutbacksNine phases: 10% - 50% cutbacks
The Board of Directors may The Board of Directors may implementimplement
Not enacted since 1991Not enacted since 1991
Surcharges updated March 2009Surcharges updated March 2009
QUESTIONSQUESTIONS