ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
29.	CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DROUGHT RESERVE FUNDS FOR STAGE 2 WATER CONSERVATION: PUBLIC OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:			June 20, 2022	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Conservation Program
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$60,000
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 13, 2022 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

SUMMARY: Staff is coordinating with California American Water for activities, advertising, and other outreach efforts in response to the Board’s adoption of Resolution No. 2022-15 on May 26, 2022 supporting the State Water Resources Control Board’s Emergency Water Conservation Regulation and declaration of Stage 2 Water Conservation by activating Rule 163, Stage 2 Water Conservation: Voluntary Reduction in Use as of June 1, 2022. Approval of this item will authorize the expenditure of $60,000 from the District’s Drought Reserve Fund for these activities. During Stage 2 there will be increased communication with the public regarding Water Waste, watering days/hours, and the rebate program. There will also be additional water saving workshops and other events, mailings to hospitality, cities, schools, properties identified as having ornamental grass subject to the State’s irrigation restriction, and other activities to support the conservation/efficiency message.

RECOMMENDATION: The Administrative Committee recommends that the Board approve the expenditure of $60,000 of budgeted funds from the Drought Reserve for Stage 2 Water Conservation Public Outreach Efforts.

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are included in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget.

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