HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06162015 - C.141RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board to sign the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Pledge to Partner in
Saving Water.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
We face a critical water supply shortage in California. Governor Brown issued an Executive Order on April 1, 2015
to protect California’s dwindling water supplies. To support the state of California, the EBMUD Board has adopted
new water use regulations which expand existing mandatory limits on outdoor water use and place new limits on
indoor water use. By signing the EBMUD water conservation pledge, Contra Costa County commits to partnering
with EBMUD to reduce water use in the EBMUD service area by 20% compared to 2013 and to meet local and state
water conservation mandates by:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/16/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Julie Bueren, (925) 313-2202
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 16, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.141
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:June 16, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:East Bay Municipal Utility District Pledge to Partner in Saving Water
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
1. Immediately turning off any potable water systems used to irrigate ornamental turf in public medians;
2. Abiding by regulations that prohibit outdoor irrigation from 9am to 6pm, limiting watering of outdoor
landscapes to two non-consecutive days per week and require that we prevent overspray and runoff when watering;
3. Using a hose with a shutoff valve when hand-washing motor vehicles;
4. Using a broom or air blower, not water, to clean driveways, sidewalks, patios, and other hard surfaces;
5. Turning off any fountain or decorative water feature that uses potable water unless the water is re-circulated;
6. Partnering with EBMUD to promote conservation throughout our jurisdiction;
7. Alerting EBMUD to possible water waste for follow-up by conservation experts; and
8. Exploring ways to partner with EBMUD to put a stop to any violations of mandatory water use restrictions that
may be identified in our community.
ATTACHMENTS
Executive Order
EBMUD Pledge
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EXECUTIVE ORDER B-29-15
WHEREAS on January 17, 2014, I proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist
throughout the State of California due to severe drought conditions; and
WHEREAS on April 25, 2014, I proclaimed a Continued State of Emergency
to exist throughout the State of California due to the ongoing drought; and
WHEREAS California's water supplies continue to be severely depleted
despite a limited amount of rain and snowfall this winter, with record low snowpack
in the Sierra Nevada mountains, decreased water levels in most of California 's
reservoirs, reduced flows in the state's rivers and shrinking supplies in underground
water basins; and
WHEREAS the severe drought conditions continue to present urgent
challenges including: drinking water shortages in communities across the state,
diminished water for agricultural production, degraded habitat for many fish and
wildlife species, increased wildfire risk, and the threat of saltwater contamination to
fresh water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta; and
WHEREAS a distinct possibility exists that the current drought will stretch into
a fifth straight year in 2016 and beyond; and
WHEREAS new expedited actions are needed to reduce the harmful impacts
from water shortages and other impacts of the drought; and
WHEREAS the magnitude of the severe drought conditions continues to
present threats beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and
facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual
aid region or regions to combat; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of section 8558(b) of the Government Code,
I find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continue
to exist in California due to water shortage and drought conditions with which local
authority is unable to cope; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of section 8571 of the California
Government Code, I find that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations
specified in this order would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of
the drought.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor of the State of
California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
statutes of the State of California, in particular Government Code sections 8567 and
8571 of the California Government Code, do hereby issue this Executive Order,
effective immediately.
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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The orders and provisions contained in my January 17, 2014 Proclamation,
my April 25, 2014 Proclamation, and Executive Orders B-26-14 and B-28-14
remain in full force and effect except as modified herein.
SAVE WATER
2. The State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) shall impose
restrictions to achieve a statewide 25% reduction in potable urban water
usage through February 28, 2016 . These restrictions will require water
suppliers to California's cities and towns to reduce usage as compared to the
amount used in 2013 . These restrictions should consider the relative per
capita water usage of each water suppliers ' service area, and require that
those areas with high per capita use achieve proportionally greater reductions
than those with low use. The California Public Utilities Commission is
requested to take similar action with respect to investor-owned utilities
providing water services.
3. The Department of Water Resources (the Department) shall lead a statewide
initiative, in partnership with local agencies, to collectively replace 50 million
square feet of lawns and ornamental turf with drought tolerant landscapes.
The Department shall prov ide funding to allow for lawn replacement programs
in underserved communities, which will complement local programs already
underway across the state.
4. The California Energy Commission, jointly with the Department and the Water
Board, shall implement a time-limited statewide appliance rebate program to
provide monetary incentives for the replacement of inefficient household
devices.
5. The Water Board shall impose restrictions to require that commercial,
industrial, and institutional properties, such as campuses, golf courses, and
cemeteries, immediately implement water efficiency measures to reduce
potable water usage in an amount consistent with the reduction targets · ·· ·
mandated by Directive 2 of this Executive Order.
6. The Water Board shall prohibit irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf
on public street medians.
7. The Water Board shall prohibit irrigation with potable water outside of newly
constructed homes and buildings that is not delivered by drip or microspray
systems.
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8. The Water Board shall direct urban water suppliers to develop rate structures
and other pricing mechanisms, including but not limited to surcharges, fees,
and penalties, to maximize water conservation consistent with statewide
water restrictions. The Water Board is directed to adopt emergency
regulations, as it deems necessary, pursuant to Water Code section 1058.5 to
implement this directive. The Water Board is further directed to work with
state agencies and water suppliers to identify mechanisms that would
encourage and facilitate the adoption of rate structures and other pricing
mechanisms that promote water conservation. The California Public Utilities
Commission is requested to take similar action with respect to investor-owned
utilities providing water services.
INCREASE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST WATER WASTE
9. The Water Board shall require urban water suppliers to provide monthly
information on water usage, conservation, and enforcement on a permanent
basis.
10. The Water Board shall require frequent reporting of water diversion and use
by water right holders, conduct inspections to determine whether illegal
diversions or wasteful and unreasonable use of water are occurring, and bring
enforcement actions against illegal diverters and those engaging in the
wasteful and unreasonable use of water. Pursuant to Government Code
sections 8570 and 8627, the Water Board is granted authority to inspect
property or diversion facilities to ascertain compliance -with water rights laws
and regulations where there is cause to believe such laws and regulations
have been violated. When access is not granted by a property owner, the
Water Board may obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedures set 1
forth in Title 13 (commencing with section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of
Civil Procedure for the purposes of conducting an inspection pursuant to this
directive .
11. The Department shall update the State Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance through expedited regulation. This updated Ordinance shall
increase water efficiency standards for new and existing landscapes through
more efficient irrigation systems, greywater usage, onsite storm water
capture, and by limiting the portion of landscapes that can be covered in turf.
It will also require reporting on the implementation and enforcement of local
ordinances, with required reports due by December 31, 2015 . The
Department shall provide information on local compliance to the Water Board ,
which shall consider adopting regulations or taking appropriate enforcement
actions to promote compliance. The Department shall provide technical
ass istance and give priority in grant funding to public agencies for actions
necessary to comply with local ordinances.
12. Agricultural water suppliers that supply water to more than 25,000 acres shall
include in their required 2015 Agricultural Water Management Plans a
detailed drought management plan that describes. the actions and measures
the supplier will take to manage water demand during drought. The
Department shall require those plans to include quantification of water
supplies and demands for 2013, 2014, and 2015 to the extent data is
available. The Department will provide technical assistance to water
suppliers in preparing the plans.
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13. Agricultural water suppliers that supply water to 10,000 to 25,000 acres of
irrigated lands shall develop Agricultural Water Management Plans and
submit the plans to the Department by July 1, 2016. These plans shall
include a detailed drought management plan and quantification of water
supplies and demands in 2013, 2014, and 2015, to the extent that data is
available. The Department shall give priority in grant funding to agricultural
water suppliers that supply water to 10,000 to 25,000 acres of land for
development and implementation of Agricultural Water Management Plans.
14. The Department shall report to Water Board on the status of the Agricultural
Water Management Plan submittals within one month of receipt of those
reports.
15. Local water agencies in high and medium priority groundwater basins shall
immediately implement all requirements of the California Statewide
Groundwater Elevation Monitoring Program pursuant to Water Code section
10933. The Department shall refer noncompliant local water agencies within
high and medium priority groundwater basins to the Water Board by
December 31, 2015, which shall consider adopting regulations or taking
appropriate enforcement to promote compliance.
16 . The California Energy Commission shall adopt emergency regulations
establishing standards that improve the efficiency of water appliances,
including toilets, urinals, and faucets available for sale and installation in new
and existing buildings .
INVEST IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES
17. The California Energy Commission, jointly with the Department and the Water
Board, shall implement a Water Energy Technology (WET) program to deploy
innovative water management technologies for businesses, residents,
industries , and agriculture. This program will achieve water and energy
savings and greenhouse gas reductions by accelerating use of cutting-edge
technologies such as renewable energy-powered desalination, integrated on-
site reuse systems, water-use monitoring software, irrigation system timing
and precision technology, and on-farm precision technology.
STREAMLINE GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
18. The Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Housing and
Community Development shall work jointly with counties to provide temporary
assistance for persons moving from housing units due to a lack of potable
water who are served by a private well or water utility with less than 15
connections, and where all reasonable attempts to find a potable water
source have been exhausted.
19. State permitting agencies shall prioritize review and approval of water
infrastructure projects and programs that increase local water supplies,
including water recycling facilities, reservoir improvement projects, surface
water treatment plants, desalination plants, stormwater capture, and
greywater systems. Agencies shall report to the Governor's Office on
applications that have been pending for longer than 90 days.
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20. The Department shall take actions required to plan and , if necessary,
implement Emergency Drought Salinity Barriers in coordination and
consultation with the Water Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife at
locations within the Sacramento-San Joaquin delta estuary. These barriers
will be designed to conserve water for use later in the year to meet state and
federal Endangered Species Act requirements, preserve to the extent
possible water quality in the Delta, and retain water supply for essential
human health and safety uses in 2015 and in the future.
21. The Water Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife shall immediately
consider any necessary regulatory approvals for the purpose of installation of
the Emergency Drought Salinity Barriers.
22 . The Department shall immediately consider voluntary crop idling water
transfer and water exchange proposals of one year or less in duration that are
initiated by local public agencies and approved in 2015 by the Department
subject to the criteria set forth in Water Code section 181 0 .
23 . The Water Board will prioritize new and amended safe drinking water permits
that enhance water supply and reliability for community water systems facing
water shortages or that expand service connections to include existing
residences facing water shortages. As the Department of Public Health 's
drinking water program was transferred to the Water Board, any reference to
the Department of Public Health in any prior Proclamation or Executive Order
listed in Paragraph 1 is deemed to refer to the Water Board .
24. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection shall launch a
public information campaign to educate the public on actions they can take to
help to prevent wildfires including the proper treatment of dead and dying
trees. Pursuant to Government Code section 8645, $1 .2 million from the State
Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fund (Fund 3063) shall be allocated to
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to carry out this
directive.
25. The Energy Commission shall expedite the processing of all applications or
petitions for amendments to power plant certifications issued by the Energy
Commission for the purpose of securing alternate water supply necessary for
continued power plant operation. Title 20 , section 1769 of the California
Code of Regulations is hereby waived for any such petition, and the Energy
Commission is authorized to create and implement an alternative process to
consider such petitions . This process may delegate amendment approval
authority, as appropriate, to the Energy Comm ission Executive Director. The
Energy Commission shall give timely notice to all relevant local, regional, and
state agencies of any petition subject to this directive, and shall post on its
website any such petition.
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26. For purposes of carrying out directives 2-9, 11, 16-17, 20-23, and 25,
Division 13 (commencing with section 21 000) of the Public Resources Code
and regulations adopted pursuant to that Division are hereby
suspended. This suspension applies to any actions taken by state agencies,
and for actions taken by local agencies where the state agency with primary
responsibility for implementing the directive concurs that local action is
required, as well as for any necessary permits or approvals required to
complete these actions. This suspension, and those specified in paragraph 9
of the January 17, 2014 Proclamation, paragraph 19 of the April 25, 2014
proclamation, and paragraph 4 of Executive Order B-26-14, shall remain in
effect until May 31, 2016. Drought relief actions taken pursuant to these
paragraphs that are started prior to May 31, 2016, but not completed, shall
not be subject to Division 13 (commencing with section 21 000) of the Public
Resources Code for the time required to complete them.
27. For purposes of carrying out directives 20 and 21, section 13247 and Chapter
3 of Part 3 (commencing with section 85225) of the Water Code are
suspended.
28. For actions called for in this proclamation in directive 20, the Department
shall exercise any authority vested in the Central Valley Flood Protection
Board, as codified in Water Code section 8521, et seq., that is necessary to
enable these urgent actions to be taken more quickly than otherwise possible.
The Director of the Department of Water Resources is specifically authorized,
on behalf of the State of California, to request that the Secretary of the Army,
on the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of
Engineers, grant any permission required pursuant to section 14 of the Rivers
and Harbors Act of 1899 and codified in section 48 of title 33 of the United
States Code.
29. The Department is directed to enter into agreements with landowners for the
purposes of planning and installation of the Emergency Drought Barriers in
2015 to the extent necessary to accommodate access to barrier locations,
land-side and water-side construction, and materials staging in proximity to
barrier locations. Where the Department is unable to reach an agreement
with landowners, the Department may exercise the full authority of
Government Code section 8572. ·
30. For purposes of this Executive Order, chapter 3.5 (commencing with section
11340) of part 1 of division 3 of the Government Code and chapter 5
(commencing with section 25400) of division 15 of the Public Resources
Code are suspended for the development and adoption of regulations or
guidelines needed to carry out the provisions in this Order. Any entity issuing
regulations or guidelines pursuant to this directive shall conduct a public .
meeting on the regulations and guidelines prior to adopting them.
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31. In order to ensure that equipment and services necessary for drought
response can be procured quickly, the provisions of the Government Code
and the Public Contract Code applicable to state contracts, including, but not
limited to, advertising and competitive bidding requirements, are hereby
suspended for directives 17, 20, and 24. Approval by the Department of
Finance is required prior to the execution of any contract entered into
pursuant to these directives.
This Executive Order is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or
benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State
of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other
person.
I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Order be filed in
the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given
to this Order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the State of California to
be affixed this 151 day of April2015. ·
EDMUND G. BROWN JR.
Governor of California
ATTEST:
ALEX PADILLA
Secretary of State
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