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Home My WebLink About1989-02-07; City Council; 9845; Interim Reclaimed Water Use Policy New Land Use Developmentr 7 5 p 1 \ h 0 3 2 t- lo 0 - 2 0 4 E $ z => 0 0 /sf / @ ; X? 1 AB# $fy5 TITLE: DEPT. MTG. 2-7-89 INTERIM RECLAIMED WATER CITY I DEPT. U/M USE POLICY FOR NEW LABID USE DEVELOPMENT ~l~yf RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cy OF CARLSBAD - AGENI) BILL 5 L Adopt an interim reclaimed water use policy for new land us developments. ITEM EXPLANATION On August 16, 1988, the City Council approved a water reclamatio program for the City of Carlsbad and, among other things directed staff to prepare, for Council consideration, a reclaime water mandatory use ordinance for new and existing developments City staff has been working with the San Diego County Wate Authority and other interested agencies in developing a mode water reclamation mandatory use ordinance for use by all wate agencies in the region. The development of the mandatory us ordinance is nearly complete, however, at least 60-90 days wil be required for additional review and consideration by the Count Water Authority Board. Moreover, since the model ordinance refers to an adopted maSte plan, a reclaimed water master plan should be in place before th ordinance is adopted. A reclaimed water master plan should b presented for Council consideration in August, 1989, and reclaimed water mandatory use ordinance will be presented at th same time. Since it will be at least six (6) months until a mandatory us ordinance will be presented to the Council, staff has develope the attached interim policy statement to guide staff in th review of all proposed new land use developments in the City o Carlsbad. This policy would be used by staff until such time a the Council has the opportunity to consider and adopt a mor( formal mandatory use ordinance. This policy would permit staff to apply water reclamatio conditions on new developments similar to the condition thi Council applied to the Aviara development. FISCAL IMPACT: None as a result of this recommendation EXHIBITS : 1. Reclaimed Water Use Policy 0 0 CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Policv No. 42 Date issued 2/7/f General Subject: RECLAIMED WATER USE Effective Date 2/7/€ Specific Subject: Cancellation Date Supercedes No. Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department a Division Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File PURPOSE To ensure that all proposed new land use developments are reviewed commercial, industrial and construction purposes; open space, golf course landscaping irrigation and agricultural purposes. determine if it is feasible to require that reclaimed water be used STATEMENT OF POLICY Reclaimed water shall be used on all new land use developments proposed wit the City of Carlsbad if it can be reasonably determined by the Utilities Maintenance Director and the City Engineer that reclaimed water is availa to serve the parcel, or will be available to serve the parcel in the futu Installation of dual irrigation systems and connection to reclaimed wa sources shall be required, subject to terms and conditions as may be imp0 by the Utilities and Maintenance Director and the City Engineer. -.. .- 1 i i ! I I hjfl- f13r 3088 ICO Drive Suite 202 Cdrkbad CA SZCS8-!$65 (619) 729-6987 - >., ii.i e PAX (619) 729 103C February 7, 1989 Council Members CITY OF CARLSBAD 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM NO. 11 INTERIM RECLAIMED WATER USE POLICY FOR NEW LAND USE DEVELOPMENT Dear Council Members: Tonight the Council is being asked to adopt an interim reclaimed water use policy for new land use development. We would like tc ask that the Council not adopt the draft policy attached to Agenda Item No. 11. We would suggest that the policy adoption be continued until after the update of the Water Reclamation Master Plan for the City has been completed. The Master Plan update precedes the policy on tonightfs Agenda. In addition, I would suggest that the proposed policy be reviewed with several local consultants and also the Cityfs consultant who is preparing the Water Reclamation Master Plan update. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ---A Robert C. Ladwig RCL:kd.001 FOR TI;: \P:f6?h:4TrCi?i THE ~~7 ( ,‘3iiccit. ’ E; * rv <AL(~ January 30, 1989 DATE TO : CITY MANAGER FROM: CITY ENGINEER HANEC BRIEFING ON CALAVERA HILLS RECLAMATION PLANT OPERATIONAL TESTS As you are aware, rumors have been circulating in the Calavera Hills area concerning the City’s plans to operate the Water Reclamation Facility. order to avoid confusion , myself and the Utilities/Maintenance Director will be meeting with the HANEC Homeowners group on February 6. At this meeting, we will give the group a brief history of the Reclamation Facility and explain our intention to conduct an operational test in the nea future. The purpose of the test is to reveal any plant deficiencies or ope ational problems which could affect viability of the plant. We do not intend to give dates for our test. It is the intent to monitor reports free of any expectation factor. one-month period over the next three months, in conformance wth the Visi Lease Agreement. We will attempt to clearly point out that it is Council policy to operate the plant only if no alternative sewage treatment capacity is available or if a cost-effective water reclamation program proves viable. Prior to expendin any more funds on this facility, we need to be assured that it can be ope1 ated with acceptable effects in the neighborhood. I will report the results of this meeting. In The test will be conducted for a (3d’ City Engineer HUBBS LBH /pmj cc: Community Development Director Uti I i t ies /Mai ntenance Director