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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-28; City Council; 9107; Water Policy for Southern California�I Z 0 V Q _J V Z 0 0 0 C177 OF CARLSBAD -- AGENC . BILL III Q TITLE: DEPT. HD. MTG. 7/28/87 WATER POLICY FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CITY ATT f:.2 DEPT. tirM CITY MGR� RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 4171 in support of the "Southern California Water Policy". ITEM EXPLANATION: In a letter dated April 17, 1987 addressed to Mayor Lewis, the Council was asked to support the water policy developed by the San Diego County Water Authority, SANDAG and the Southern California Water Committee. The policy briefly sets down four basic goals: 1. Reliability of supply 2. Preservation of quality 3. Commitment to conservation 4. Affordability To gain a more in depth understanding of those goals, please refer to Exhibit #4, a more detailed discussion of each goal. Fiscal Impact: None EXHIBITS: 1.V Resolution No. /7 2.1/Letter from San Diego County Water Authority. 3.,- List of those agencies involved in development of the Southern California Water Policy. 4.V Summary of the Southern California Water Policy. I �. RESOLUTION NO. 9174 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING "THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER POLICY". 3 4 WHEREAS, the City Council supports the "Southern California Water Policy; 5 and, 6 WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the policy must be based on 7 reliability of supply, preservation of quality, commitment to conservation and 8 affordability. 9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, 10 California, as follows: 11 1. The above recitations are true and correct. 12 2. The "Southern California Water Policy" as presented is hereby supported. 131 3. The City clerk of the City of Carlsbad, California is hereby authorized 14 and directed to convey the City Councils support to the San Diego County Water 15 Authority. 16 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held 17 on the 28th day of July 1987 by the following vote, to wit: 181 AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kuichin, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson I 19 ( NOES: None 20 ABSENT: None / 21 �lt� 22 CLAUDE A. LEWIS-, Mayor 23 ATTEST 24 !I OH�L.5TERAN �iy �5 26 (SEAL) 27� 28 San Diego County Water Authority EXHIBIT ll2 2750 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, California 92103-6295 (619) 297-3218 FrancogfaM Krauel Chartman Uale Maven V Chairman (A Public Agency OrcJanved Jwre 9 19a4) Mrhael p Marf,uan Secretary l awron(e R Michaels Generel Manacer and Chet Engmeer PaulpEnq<Irand aerer,tlCounsel April 17, 1987 TO: Hon. Claude Lewis, Mayor City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Over the past year, representatives of public agencies throughout Southern Cali- fornia have been working to draft a comprehensive water policy for our area. The enclosed document, entitled "Southern California Water Policy," is the result of that effort. The San Diego County Water Authority and SANDAG, through a joint task force chaired by El Cajon Councilmember Harriet Stockwell, helped start the process that led to this consensus policy. We propose that your City -Council -consider adopting a resolution of support for this Policy. We believe that the principles set forth in the Policy reflect a reas- onable approach to water supply and conservation in southern California and throughout the state. Support for the Policy by the Region's cities would improve the chances of develuping a truly statewide consensus on water issues. The Cities of San Diego and El Cajon, the County of San Diego, CWA, and SANDAG already have adopted the Policy. We also have enclosed a summary description of the process leading to the Policy and a list of some of the participating agencies. Currently, these agencies, working through the Southern California Water Com- mittee, are preparing a public information program for the Policy. SANDAG staff has notified your City Manager of our request. We hope your Council will have the opportunity to consider supporting the policy in the near future. Sincerely yours, Francesca M. Krauel, Chairwoman San Diego County Water Authority Susan Golding Supervisor, San Diego County Member Board of Trustees, Southern California Water Committee Enclosure v Ernie Cowan, Chairman, SANDAG MEMBER AGENCIES CITIES IRRIGATION DISTRICTS • UWMar • NauonalCGty • Poway • Santafe *SouthSay • Escondido • Oceanside • San Diego WATER DISTRICTS • Helix • Otay • San Diegu,lo COUNTY WATER DISTRICT MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICTS • San Marcos • BuenoColoradc • Rainbow • Costa Real • Ramona PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT - Do LuzHeghts •Rincondeipa+b'u • Fallbrook • Ulwenham • valie� cenle, • Padre C Am • Yuima MILITARY RESERVATION • CarnpPendleton x u EXHIBIT #3 SOUTHERN CRUFORN1A WATER COMMITTEE, INC. 17752 SKYPARK CIRCLE • SUITE 120 BOARD Of TRUSTEES IRVNNE. CALIFORNIA 92714 • 714•261.7466 COUNTY SUPERVISORS non M D.e.t, aosma, a0­1" Hom * M K AVA We On', a, CoAty of VW*= ►MMOW DtmIc"{s.c'tV.kW& Southern California Water Policy Paper Cm"y d av«s+o. CO-VOfkN-i' Since the defeat of the Peripheral Canal there HomstnmCVldV have been attempts to forge agreement on a set of prin- `mrtyo1Sonpi9° ciples for water policy in California. Over the past HmT"c.Hw.vv two years, a consortium of organizations representing Cmw"df`.m business, government and the water industry, has ►bn.fat«f.s&W= n developed the attached policy which establishes a Cmvy of WS Argo" framework for important water decisions in the future. HmGtnh"nSkocos The group that developed the policy included: Carroty of SW s.r"*b UTATERSECTOR Los Angeles Department of Water and Power fk &ftdt son Dugo Cm"yWWfthonty Metropolitan Water District of Southern California «"ta Municipal Water District of Orange County err �wot«DmM Orange County Water District f San Diego Association of Governments H MCoftvTUdWPjwxy San Diego County Water Authority Coodwft ,wotw DKma Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority kpwW WsrttwDW*ct Southern California Association of Governments PWSUM Mw ,U.WwDwkt Southern California Water Committee atvSECTOR The development of this policy brings together rM"DmbW varying interests with a common goal of unifying public City ofoo"o viewpoints on water supply, conservation and resource ►mConey Nobon protection issues. CW of &00 BUSINESS SECTOR Over the next several months, the policy paper will be receiving much attention and support as an K&%-»d%SO&Ow" Cowtv oxvrkwofC* .tq informed and unified public makes important decisions on California's water future. Ut*mD GnftK Gen" Twoo— tampon/ IEGSIATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SwQtor &"n s Hydm Dorman s.nam Monoo eug~ Auandl~ JVn Coua faswnWywaton Dons wNn EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LW a smoWood A cooperative effort of business. government water agencies, agriculture, and public Interests. tj� SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER POLICY i N1R0btJCTIGN EXHIBIT #4 SoutheimCiilirornia;faces significant challenges:in the:coming:ycaisIn order for-the:.region to continue to be a4najor ecoiioinically viable urbamarea, one of ;the mqs. important challenges is to,pro. yide.an-adequiti-a"nt of goad -quality water, on'a reIiible' , asis, and at.a Water policy in Southern California must be based on rrasiinaole cost., :,�� foJlo�virg goals: Acco'r`ding-to various estimates, the ,populaii0h--th-S6at6arn _California will •increase:bou by at,20 percent"iwer the ► RELIABILITY OF SUPPLY next.15,yeats. Whether or not estimates arq p"recise,.eurry•=indication is that populationioq�1 �gh will:occur. Meeting, . PRESERVATION OF QUALITY ur crent .and"future wafer blic h is h and tialao niaintaining,thc public health and ► COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION economic viiality of iiie iegion. 'Water.agcncies and interests.in-Califor, ►• AFFORDABILITY nia-should work -to increase communica. tion and intccagency-cooperation. The �current,primary objective or increased communication -should be -to find areas of ststcwW consensus on water supply. conservation and resource protection issues. A. RELIABILITY OF SUPPLY The qusniisies of imro: �-�u aiid natu- rally occurring water in the South- land vary from year to year because ofweather variations which cause wet and dry cycles of one or more years: 'Such supplies need to be made more dependable. Supplies can be made more reliable through implementation of the fo1- lowing policies: • Es .:fish contingency plans to meet water emergencies on a 'short-term basis. • Continue io maximize the use of. existing local water sources, including effcierit groundwater management programs and local storage; extractioh and distribution, •facilities. A'Deyelop'inceniives for -increasing waterstorage in groundwater basins -for use during drought. Develop groundwater quality inanagempnt plans with emphasis on"Protecttion of the quality of :groundwater from pollution. !';Encourage the mitigation of Delta and;San�FranciscorBay water qual- iti probleMwhile providing future water 'supplies for all the Siate,.,with costs and responsibili- ties -fairly allotted among the beneficiaries. "Support protection and main- tenance of good quality water -throughout California. C. COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION The proper and cost-effective con- •servation. of our water resources is essential to providing adequate water • Continue the use of Colorado River `'«ter -,here available. • Provide cost-effective surface and groundwater storage as needed, north and south of the Delta. • Continue to encourage voluntary water transfers and exchanges throughout California, under terms consistent with the needs of the water purveyors and the require- ments of applicable state and fed- eral law. • Interconnect local distribution sys- tems with regional systems to allow maximum use of local ground and surface waters during emergencies. • Complete additional units of the State Water Project and improve- ments in the Delta as necessary to provide a more dependable water supply, conserve water supply, improve quality and protect fish, wildlife and the economic viability of the State of California. supply to all areas of the state. Con- servation should be an essential part of all water supply programs, but cannot entirely substitute for water supply development, as water demands cannot be sufficiently reduced by conservation on a long- term. basis. • Strengthen water conservation and management programs to reduce water consumption and prevent loss or waste of this valuable resource. • Continue with strong conservation education programs for all water users. • Encourage drought -tolerant or drought -resistant landscaping. • Support local government ordinances that provide for low- water -use devices. • Improve distribution systems to maximize efficient water use. • Support current best use of wild and scenic rivers, as scenic and recreational, while recognizing future generations may reevaluate these concepts. B, PRESERVATION OF QUALITY Protection of the quality and integrity of surface and groundwater resources is fundamental to the health and welfare of California and all its citizens. • Support adequate water quality standards throughout California and adequate wastewater discharge requirements for surface water and grnundwa--ter which will safeguard public health. • Provide for safe management of hazardous materials to avoid pollu- tion of both surface water and groundwater. • Meter water services, where beneficial, to encourage,.water: con- servation and increase public awareness of water use. • Support wastewater reclamation and reuse, and brackish�water desalting programs, where cost-effective. • Provide economic incentive pro- grams to encourage efficient use of water. D. AFFORDABILITY Affordability must be an important criterion in any reliability or quality - related decision -making. Water sup- ply and quality improvements must be accomplished in a cost-effective manner. 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSB AD, CALIFORNIA 92008 Office of the City Clerk July 31, 1987 o* C4R< O PgC'FOR�` . San Diego County Water Authority 2750 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103-6295 Attn: Francesca M. Krauel, Chairwoman The Carlsbad City Council, at its meeting of July 28, 1987, adopted a Resolution in support of the "Southern California Water Policy". Enclosed for your records is a copy of City Council Resolution No. 9174. EN K DT eputy City Clerk Enc. I TELEPHONE: (619) 434.2808 M.