ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

3.

CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2015-05 SUPPORTING SWRCB EXPANDED EMERGENCY CONSERVATION REGULATIONS

 

Meeting Date:

April 20, 2014

Budgeted: 

 N/A

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

N/A

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:

 

Prepared By:

Stephanie Locke

Cost Estimate:

N/A

 

General Counsel Review:  Completed

Committee Recommendation: N/A

CEQA Compliance: N/A

 

SUMMARY: Effective March 27, 2015, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted an expanded emergency conservation regulation in response to record-low snowpack and the beginning of a fourth year of drought. The new regulation replaces one adopted last year, and adds restrictions for watering during and for 48 hours after measurable precipitation (0.01 inches); restrictions on water service in restaurants; increased leak notification to customers by the water suppliers; and mandatory towel/linen reuse programs.  The watering restriction during and after rainfall is the only addition to the water waste rules that is not in the District’s current Water Waste definition. 

 

Resolution 2015-05 (Exhibit 3-A) indicates the District’s support for the SWRCB’s emergency conservation regulation and affirms the District’s commitment to enforce water waste restrictions within the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2015-05 with the Consent Calendar.

 

EXHIBIT

 

3-A

Resolution 2015-05 – Supporting SWRCB Expanded Emergency Conservation Regulations

           

 

 

 

 

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