WATER DEMAND COMMITTEE
ITEM:		DISCUSSION ITEM
3.	DISCUSS WATER DEMAND ASSOCIATED WITH UNPERMITTED EVENT SITES AND DIRECT STAFF ON FUTURE ACTION
Meeting Date:			October 26, 2011	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	N/A
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			Stephanie Pintar	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: Staff was recently contacted by a member of the public who was concerned about the number of private unpermitted event Sites that are available and asked that the District review the situation. Both Residential and Non-Residential Sites are being used from time to time for large private events. The use of these facilities for large parties and performances takes place without benefit of a Water Permit. In some cases, the event Site has been permitted by the District with a low Non-Residential water demand. The Sites are often advertised as rental properties on the Internet.

RECOMMENDATION: The Water Demand Committee should discuss the situation and provide direction to staff. For Sites that staff can identify as being rented for events, the property managers can be notified that a Water Permit may be required. Staff could also try to coordinate with the Jurisdiction. Finally, Residential event Sites will be subject to a Residential Water Ration in Rationing. Without benefit of a Water Permit for a Non-Residential use, these Sites will be restricted and this information can be communicated to the property owner.

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